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BF03 WVX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,878 mi
Last recorded94,878 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 94,878 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 94,878 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 91,665 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 91,665 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 87,396 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 77,511 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 71,719 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)

Oil leak from gearbox

Pass 7 Feb 2012 61,526 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 61,526 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 48,227 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs have corrosion on inside surface

Fail 26 Feb 2011 48,209 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs have corrosion on inside surface

Pass 22 Feb 2010 41,577 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 36,404 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 29,600 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 29,600 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 23,527 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 17,490 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 WVX 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 70.6%.

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 WVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF03 WVX?

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What year was BF03 WVX registered?

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

Is BF03 WVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 WVX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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