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BF03 UZS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

161,939 mi
Last recorded161,939 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 161,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 161,934 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 150,226 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 141,188 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 128,869 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 117,503 miles

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

Oil leak ()

crack In windscreen just out of swept area

under vehicle covered

Pass 9 Oct 2016 108,674 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2016 108,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 102,768 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 102,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 96,740 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2014 96,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 91,298 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 86,645 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 86,639 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 80,734 miles

engine light is on

Fail 21 Nov 2011 80,719 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light is on

Pass 22 Nov 2010 77,948 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 77,948 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 76,413 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 67,277 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 67,277 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 43,607 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 43,607 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 30,149 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 23,904 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 23,904 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 UZS 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 63%.

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 UZS, 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 UZS registered?

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

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