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BF03 OUJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,621 mi
Last recorded144,621 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 OUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 144,621 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 143,965 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 134,044 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 134,034 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 112,610 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 112,591 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 94,508 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 94,508 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 73,333 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 61,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 56,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 55,731 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 54,713 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 54,713 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 52,596 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 48,916 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 44,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 44,347 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 38,750 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 OUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OUJ, 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 OUJ registered?

BF03 OUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BF03 OUJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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