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BF03 EBG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,032 mi
Last recorded141,032 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 EBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 141,032 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 140,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 125,512 miles

Front engine injector

Front underneath cover fitted

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2019 125,511 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front engine injector

Front underneath cover fitted

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 118,421 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension arms corroded

under trays fitted covering brake pipes

Fail 24 May 2018 118,421 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension arms corroded

under trays fitted covering brake pipes

Pass 25 May 2017 112,543 miles

covers fitted too under body

Pass 24 May 2016 105,780 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 91,734 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 87,126 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 83,146 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 83,146 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 80,013 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 75,449 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 75,449 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 69,852 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 63,172 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 60,431 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 47,109 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 EBG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EBG, 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 EBG registered?

BF03 EBG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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