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BG03 GYF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,286 mi
Last recorded133,286 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 GYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 133,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 133,281 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 129,627 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 126,458 miles

Offside Front tyre edges worn(225/45/17zr)

both headlamps deteriorating.

both rear metal brake pipes covered in sealant.

fuel filter is corroded.

rear under side of vehicle is corroded.

Pass 8 Nov 2016 117,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear metal brake pipes covered in sealant.

rear under side of vehicle is corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 111,933 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake pipes heavily undersealed

engine management light on

Fail 10 Nov 2015 111,899 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust mount (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced nearside 111 offside 212 (3.7.B.6b)

EML on

engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Jul 2014 102,271 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 86,350 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 73,260 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 73,260 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 68,973 miles

surface corrosion to exhaust

under trays fitted

wear in various steering and suspension bushes

Fail 2 Jun 2011 68,973 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

surface corrosion to exhaust

under trays fitted

wear in front ball joints

wear in various steering and suspension bushes

Pass 31 May 2010 61,696 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly

exhaust corroded

front suspension bushes splitting

n/s/f tyre on 2mm, close to legal limits of 1.6mm

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/f bottom ball has play up to 1mm, legal limit for this vehicle

o/s/f tyre is on legal limits of 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre on 2mm, wearing unevenly and has previously been puncher repaired

under trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2009 53,086 miles

front and rear discs slightly worn suspension bushes worn surface corrosion to exhaust front tyres worn on edges surface corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 29 May 2009 53,085 miles

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

front and rear discs slightly worn suspension bushes worn surface corrosion to exhaust front tyres worn on edges surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 4 Jun 2008 44,389 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2008 44,255 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 34,778 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 26,012 miles

unable to fully check under body due to shields fitted

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 GYF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GYF, 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 GYF registered?

BG03 GYF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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