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BD03 VVU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,816 mi
Last recorded130,816 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 VVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 130,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 123,523 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 116,642 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 109,077 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 105,875 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 101,377 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 101,374 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 97,704 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 93,721 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 93,707 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 88,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 85,081 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 78,802 miles

Front number plate cracked

N/S side repeter damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2012 78,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate cracked

N/S side repeter damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2011 72,878 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 70,134 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 70,133 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 59,783 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate becoming obscure/dirty.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 50,602 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 41,720 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 29,793 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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BD03 VVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 81,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD03 VVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD03 VVU registered?

BD03 VVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BD03 VVU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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