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BD03 YNK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

166,546 mi
Last recorded166,546 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 YNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 166,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 267,921 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 151,632 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 145,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2014 145,210 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 225,312 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 130,102 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 120,465 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 110,004 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2010 109,908 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F Tyre has slight side wall damage

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2009 98,834 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 98,834 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2008 87,483 miles

some black smoke

Fail 30 May 2008 87,412 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2007 69,713 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2007 69,713 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 49,488 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 YNK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YNK, 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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BD03 YNK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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