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BF03 ZCY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,940 mi
Last recorded95,940 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 95,940 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 95,940 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 84,013 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 84,013 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 70,940 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 55,000 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 43,756 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 43,756 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 37,489 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 35,441 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 32,545 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 29,879 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 ZCY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZCY, 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 ZCY registered?

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

Is BF03 ZCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 ZCY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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