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BF03 OUV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,820 mi
Last recorded89,820 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 OUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 89,820 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 76,520 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 66,622 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 66,573 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 60,535 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 53,771 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 52,649 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 48,856 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 47,522 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 47,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2009 42,538 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 38,994 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 38,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 35,444 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 30,830 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 OUV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OUV, 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 OUV registered?

BF03 OUV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is BF03 OUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 OUV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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