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BF03 ZKL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

185,503 mi
Last recorded185,503 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 ZKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 185,503 miles

All discs pitted

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Covers Fitted

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 185,503 miles

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

All discs pitted

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Covers Fitted

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 173,670 miles

both front tyres inner edge slightly worn, exhaust has a minor leak of gases.

Pass 14 Apr 2014 163,200 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

rear brake pads not clearly visible

Fail 14 Apr 2014 163,199 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

rear brake pads not clearly visible

Pass 8 Apr 2013 151,598 miles

engine check light on drivers door mirror clear/tin ted

Fail 8 Apr 2013 151,598 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine check light on drivers door mirror clear/tin ted

Pass 24 Mar 2012 137,329 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 122,697 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 122,697 miles

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

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 10 Mar 2010 108,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius 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 Radius 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 17 Mar 2009 94,819 miles

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

child seat in nearside rear not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2008 82,988 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 82,988 miles

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 30 Mar 2007 64,831 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 64,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

two baby seats in rear unable to carry out full inspection of adult belts.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 49,901 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 49,901 miles

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

front disc liped

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 ZKL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZKL, 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 ZKL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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