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BF03 ZKA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,676 mi
Last recorded119,676 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 ZKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 119,676 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust bit smoky but met limits reluctantly

very dirty underbody condition and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 24 Jan 2017 119,676 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative maybe blanks fitted ? (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect suspect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding parking brake binding badly after being applied (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate dirty both (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust bit smoky but met limits reluctantly

very dirty underbody condition and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 23 Dec 2015 108,705 miles

undershields/engine covers fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2015 108,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

undershields/engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2014 94,824 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 68,079 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 66,538 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 64,768 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 64,768 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 57,124 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 49,708 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 37,775 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 28,768 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,764 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 ZKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ZKA, 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 ZKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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