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BF03 UZG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,769 mi
Last recorded163,769 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 163,769 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front & rear bumpers damaged

offside side repeater damaged & 1 led not working

side skirts damaged

under panels damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2013 163,769 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front & rear bumpers damaged

offside side repeater damaged & 1 led not working

side skirts damaged

under panels damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2012 144,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 144,977 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 123,257 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 123,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres split on inner sidewall

center exhaust corroded

damage to o/s/f side repeater

n/s/r light lense broken

one bracket on rear exhaust broken but secure

Pass 12 Mar 2010 101,398 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

NSF tyre inner sidewall has got a long cut but cord not shown

Nearside rear tyre has got a nail - loosing pressure repidly

OSF side repeater on mirror cracked - hole in it

OSF tyre inner sidewall has got a long cut but cord not shown

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

Parking brake release lever sticking up

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 101,398 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

NSF tyre inner sidewall has got a long cut but cord not shown

Nearside rear tyre has got a nail - loosing pressure repidly

OSF side repeater on mirror cracked - hole in it

OSF tyre inner sidewall has got a long cut but cord not shown

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

Parking brake release lever sticking up

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 97,910 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

OSF side repeater on the mirror cracked

Fail 20 Oct 2009 97,910 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

OSF side repeater on the mirror cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2008 86,555 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 68,560 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 68,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 51,075 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 UZG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 UZG, 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 UZG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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