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BF03 ZGA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,517 mi
Last recorded103,517 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 ZGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 103,517 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 102,749 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 101,794 miles

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 23 Mar 2016 100,660 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear BRAKE DISC CORRODED

Pass 1 Apr 2015 99,586 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2014 98,378 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 96,393 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 93,214 miles

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

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

front discs worn

n/s/r inner brake disc pitted

Fail 13 Mar 2012 93,188 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

n/s/r inner brake disc pitted

Pass 8 Mar 2011 88,896 miles

n/s/f track rod end has slight play when rocked

Pass 12 Mar 2010
Pass 5 Mar 2009 85,276 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 85,276 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 79,800 miles

park brake gave me go figures on tester but needs some attension pedal has some travel

Pass 8 Mar 2007 77,207 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)

both rear tyres outer walls slight damage

both rear tyres showing cracks between tread

Pass 22 Feb 2006 74,758 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 ZGA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZGA, 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 ZGA registered?

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

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