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BF03 OUG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

140,746 mi
Last recorded140,746 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 OUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 140,746 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill cover damaged

Fail 13 Nov 2025 140,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill cover damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2024 136,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Nov 2024 136,014 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Nov 2023 132,856 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin no clear view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 132,851 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction glass is defective (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin no clear view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 131,663 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2021 130,240 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2020 126,314 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2020 126,304 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2019 123,395 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 122,533 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 121,704 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 121,698 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 120,705 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 120,705 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 119,465 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 118,915 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 118,342 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 108,497 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 98,318 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 87,773 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 68,869 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 68,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 51,754 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 38,338 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 31,546 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 OUG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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