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BF03 OXK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,067 mi
Last recorded136,067 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 OXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 136,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 136,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 125,721 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 125,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 121,595 miles

Indicator switch faulty offside switch position doesn't stay on (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 121,595 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Indicator switch faulty offside switch position doesn't stay on (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 117,349 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 113,358 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 108,536 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 103,062 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 103,062 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 95,674 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 95,674 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 87,474 miles

Advise level control for right headlamp not working.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 78,107 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 78,107 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 68,926 miles

Advise right front tyre worn on extream outer edge.

Advise right headlamp aim was low,adjusted as far as possible with adjuster (within correct value).

Pass 21 Aug 2009 58,806 miles

Advise adjusted headlamp aim at left and right.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 46,976 miles

Advise center rear seat belt buckle was under seat base,have now put back into place.

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 2 Oct 2007 35,247 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 35,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 28,895 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 20,938 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 OXK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OXK, 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 OXK registered?

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

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