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BF03 DZD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,431 mi
Last recorded124,431 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 DZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 124,431 miles

child seats fitted to n/s/r+o/s/rf restricting seatbelt inspecetion

Fail 24 Feb 2015 124,430 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seats fitted to n/s/r+o/s/rf restricting seatbelt inspecetion

Pass 27 Feb 2014 118,807 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 118,807 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 111,856 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 104,951 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 103,269 miles

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

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE WORN

Fail 9 May 2011 103,268 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE WORN

Fail 5 Feb 2010 87,559 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2010 87,559 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2009 73,104 miles

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHIES ARE WORN

THE N/S/F TYRE OUTER EDGE IS WORN

Fail 20 Feb 2009 73,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHIES ARE WORN

THE N/S/F TYRE OUTER EDGE IS WORN

Pass 23 Feb 2008 58,251 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 44,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 34,619 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 DZD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DZD, 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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BF03 DZD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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