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BF03 ZKW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,521 mi
Last recorded125,521 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 ZKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2014 125,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 125,521 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 113,717 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 97,094 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 88,091 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 79,710 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 70,890 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 70,888 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 60,068 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has a cut in tread not showing any cord

rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 5 Mar 2007 48,665 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 40,065 miles

front / rear number plates fading both rear tyres close to limit nsf tyre close to limit

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 ZKW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZKW, 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 ZKW registered?

BF03 ZKW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is BF03 ZKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 ZKW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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