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BF03 OCP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

188,516 mi
Last recorded188,516 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 OCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 188,516 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s mirror damaged

one reg.plate bulb not working

Fail 5 Dec 2012 188,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s mirror damaged

one reg.plate bulb not working

Pass 9 Jul 2011 163,320 miles

Front discs worn

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 147,299 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s front tyre wearing excessively on outer edges of tread only

Pass 6 Mar 2009 134,176 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 107,097 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 107,097 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 81,795 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 58,579 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 OCP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OCP, 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 OCP registered?

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

Is BF03 OCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 OCP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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