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BF03 DWC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

192,010 mi
Last recorded192,010 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 DWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 192,010 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2016 181,006 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 171,041 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

steering has slight plaay at fixings/joints

Pass 24 Dec 2014 160,143 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Fail 31 Dec 2013 149,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front steering arms have slight play in the inner fixings

Pass 31 Dec 2013 149,519 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front steering arms have slight play in the inner fixings

Pass 29 Dec 2012 141,557 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 133,174 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 118,920 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 109,385 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 97,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 82,768 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 62,121 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 44,075 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 DWC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DWC, 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 DWC registered?

BF03 DWC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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