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BG03 GYV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,483 mi
Last recorded123,483 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 GYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 123,483 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 123,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 119,167 miles

Near Side Rear Tyre Cracking

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

Off Side Front Seat Belt Slow To Retract

Fail 7 Jul 2011 119,167 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Near Side Rear Tyre Cracking

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

Off Side Front Seat Belt Slow To Retract

Pass 25 May 2010 114,419 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 93,401 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 81,168 miles

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

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

both front tyres are perished between tread

both wing mirror indicators are cracked

damage to nearside front outer tyre sidewall

nearside front tyre worn to the very limit

offside front tyre is worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Nov 2006 65,547 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 65,547 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2005 54,391 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 54,391 miles

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

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 GYV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG03 GYV?

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What year was BG03 GYV registered?

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

Is BG03 GYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 GYV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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