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BF03 DXG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,625 mi
Last recorded125,625 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 125,625 miles

Engine is smoky on high revs.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top rubber. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 125,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm which has been marked with yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Cracked very badly reducing view. (3.3 (c))

Engine is smoky on high revs.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top rubber. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 122,780 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security prescribed areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 115,048 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 110,636 miles

general corrosion of suspension

Pass 11 Nov 2016 108,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At rear on body (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At rear on body (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 108,237 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At rear on body (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At rear on body (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 105,461 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 105,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 102,843 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 97,334 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 97,334 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 90,176 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 83,350 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 75,316 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 55,411 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 38,453 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 23,394 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 14,859 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 DXG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DXG, 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 DXG registered?

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

Is BF03 DXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 DXG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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