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BF03 ZLY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,995 mi
Last recorded152,995 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 152,995 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 142,333 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 142,256 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 133,060 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 133,058 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 121,124 miles

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

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

cracked on windscreen but not in direct driver view

Pass 10 Oct 2012 107,009 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 96,851 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2011 96,851 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2010 93,587 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 89,659 miles

see previous advise sheet

Fail 27 Mar 2007 89,659 miles

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

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)

both front tyres close to limit of wear

hand brake weak

Pass 8 Mar 2006 74,081 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 ZLY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZLY, 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 ZLY registered?

BF03 ZLY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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