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BF03 WVZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,310 mi
Last recorded72,310 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 72,310 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 53,675 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 52,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 51,468 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 49,707 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 47,963 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 45,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 40,824 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 40,824 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 36,354 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 36,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 32,276 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 28,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 23,449 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 19,442 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 19,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 14,711 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 14,711 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 10,835 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 10,835 miles

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

O/S/F tyre sidewall splitting

Pass 7 Mar 2007 8,272 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 6,687 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 WVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WVZ, 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 WVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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