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BF03 DXX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

99,571 mi
Last recorded99,571 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 99,571 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 90,554 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 90,530 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 87,965 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 86,696 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

air filter housing insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2020 85,017 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated pedal sticks, have to lift with foot (1.1.6 (d))

slight rim damage offside front

Pass 9 Apr 2019 81,857 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 81,854 miles

Offside Indicator switch inoperative not staying in the on position (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 77,457 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 77,457 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 71,461 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 71,461 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 65,825 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 65,825 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 61,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 56,006 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 51,323 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 46,665 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 42,735 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 38,252 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 38,241 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 34,598 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 29,755 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 24,913 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 20,611 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 DXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DXX, 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 DXX registered?

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

Is BF03 DXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 DXX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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