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BG03 DCY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,050 mi
Last recorded90,050 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 DCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 90,050 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 83,525 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Door mirror lens (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 83,522 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both slit (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Oct 2016 77,883 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 70,392 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 70,392 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 63,927 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 57,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2013 57,648 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 50,891 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 44,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 39,209 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 39,209 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 35,005 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 35,005 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 26,781 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 26,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 19,955 miles

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

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

slight inner tyre wall damage, o/s front tyre. advise replacement.

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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BG03 DCY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG03 DCY, 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 BG03 DCY registered?

BG03 DCY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is BG03 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 DCY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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