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BF03 ZMU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,000 mi
Last recorded135,000 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 135,000 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2021 129,033 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 122,195 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 122,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 117,299 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 112,811 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 109,430 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 103,754 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 98,285 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 98,285 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 88,267 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 85,134 miles

n/s/r tyre has cracks along sidewall

Pass 8 Feb 2012 75,830 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 75,830 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 74,295 miles

wipers just clearing screen

Fail 21 Feb 2011 74,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

wipers just clearing screen

Pass 14 May 2010 72,529 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2010 72,529 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2009 69,436 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 15 May 2009 69,432 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 May 2008 66,606 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 57,912 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 42,368 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 ZMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 ZMU, 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 ZMU registered?

BF03 ZMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BF03 ZMU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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