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BF03 ZGR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,189 mi
Last recorded102,189 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 102,189 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 99,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 99,104 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 92,928 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 92,928 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested both headlamps too cloudy (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 83,345 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 74,179 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 74,161 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush Rear of wheel arm (2.5.B.2b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp Cloudy (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp Cloudy (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 70,850 miles

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

One of the rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 29 Mar 2016 66,260 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 62,189 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)

accident damage to n/s/r/panel

Fail 4 Apr 2015 62,189 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

accident damage to n/s/r/panel

Fail 8 Apr 2014 57,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 57,744 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 55,021 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall cut

Pass 3 Apr 2012 48,087 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 41,453 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 36,893 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 29,321 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 25,906 miles

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

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

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

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

near side front thrust arm bushes slight play

off side front thrust arm bushes slight play

Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,233 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 21,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2006 17,039 miles

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

nail in n/s front tyre

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 ZGR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZGR, 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 ZGR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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