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BD03 YNP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,664 mi
Last recorded145,664 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 YNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 145,664 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured in the wing mirror (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 137,940 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 132,894 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 105,841 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 128,042 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 128,032 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 123,368 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 118,997 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 113,461 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 109,882 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 109,872 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 91,299 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 71,568 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 71,568 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 62,238 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 50,227 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 50,219 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 37,488 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 YNP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YNP, 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 YNP registered?

BD03 YNP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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