MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,273 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Under trays & sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front tyre worn on outer edge
Under trays & sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
n/s rear brake disc rusty
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
advise both front tyres wearing on outer edges
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF03 OTL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 OTL, 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 OTL registered?
BF03 OTL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2003.
Is BF03 OTL safe to buy?
The MOT history for BF03 OTL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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