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BF03 VBV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,078 mi
Last recorded81,078 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 81,078 miles

bonnet pull broken

engine management light on

front brake discs lipped

slight play in n.s.f track rod

Fail 19 May 2011 81,078 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bonnet pull broken

engine management light on

front brake discs lipped

slight play in n.s.f track rod

Pass 21 May 2010 71,933 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 71,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2009 60,877 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 52,370 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 52,370 miles

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

both nearside tyres on 3mm (225-45-17-zr)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 43,127 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 31,305 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 VBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VBV, 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 VBV registered?

BF03 VBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is BF03 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 VBV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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