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BF03 OCN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,164 mi
Last recorded56,164 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 56,164 miles

Both front suspension alloy arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2017 53,232 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 53,232 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 Aug 2016 50,887 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 48,348 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 45,672 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 42,230 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 39,699 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2012 39,693 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2011 36,099 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 32,786 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 32,767 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 29,428 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 25,302 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 21,110 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 15,812 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 OCN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OCN, 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 OCN registered?

BF03 OCN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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The MOT history for BF03 OCN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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