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BF03 DVY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,215 mi
Last recorded140,215 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 DVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 140,215 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 140,215 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 136,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs are rusty due to standing

Pass 7 Aug 2014 136,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs are rusty due to standing

Pass 24 May 2013 133,996 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 121,423 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside door mirror damaged

offside rear tyre worn to limits

Pass 7 Mar 2011 106,124 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs worn

suspension components rusty

Fail 7 Mar 2011 106,124 miles

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs worn

suspension components rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2010 94,917 miles

chassis and suspension components rusty

nearside rear brake disc backplate damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2009 77,957 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 61,786 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2007 47,644 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 37,780 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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BF03 DVY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BF03 DVY, 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 BF03 DVY registered?

BF03 DVY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BF03 DVY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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