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BF03 DXE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,926 mi
Last recorded84,926 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 DXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 84,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 81,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 76,406 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 76,205 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 76,205 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 76,190 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 71,864 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 71,854 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 67,137 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 62,358 miles

near side handbrake poor

rear exhaust bracket weak and corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 57,046 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 56,426 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 56,426 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 55,326 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 55,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 52,283 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 49,402 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 45,513 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 40,429 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 39,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cuts in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2007 37,777 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 25,193 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 DXE 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 77.3%.

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 DXE, 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 DXE registered?

BF03 DXE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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