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BF03 EBD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,000 mi
Last recorded87,000 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 87,000 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 83,757 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 83,753 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2017 75,463 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 75,463 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2016 71,224 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Thrust Arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both Sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 May 2015 64,816 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 59,930 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 54,998 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 48,859 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 41,575 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 40,998 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 37,835 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 33,845 miles

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

nail in left hand rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2007 29,684 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 28,319 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 28,241 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 18,570 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 EBD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EBD, 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 EBD registered?

BF03 EBD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is BF03 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 EBD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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