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BF03 VCA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

222,959 mi
Last recorded222,959 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2013 222,959 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2013 222,959 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 209,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2012 193,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 176,890 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 162,561 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)

nearside parking brake weaker than offside

Pass 16 Nov 2010 144,977 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 144,946 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 127,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 112,136 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 May 2009 97,050 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 97,045 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 83,188 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 81,896 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 78,360 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2007 78,360 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 72,040 miles

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

Off side front tyre is a 195-65-15v

Vehicles entire cahassis is covered with a plastic mud cover

near side front tyre is a 195-65-15h

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 VCA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VCA, 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 VCA registered?

BF03 VCA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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