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BF03 ODB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,397 mi
Last recorded127,397 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 ODB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 127,397 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 127,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower but upper of the two arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 122,821 miles

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

Front brakes slight bind

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 3 Mar 2016 122,812 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint steel (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brakes slight bind

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2015 117,370 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 108,614 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 104,354 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 104,326 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 98,441 miles

both o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on outer treads

Fail 5 Mar 2012 98,438 miles

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

both o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on outer treads

Pass 18 Mar 2011 89,354 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 81,537 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 75,267 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2008 67,831 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 55,065 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 43,803 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 ODB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ODB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF03 ODB registered?

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

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