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BG03 HRZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,563 mi
Last recorded150,563 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2020 150,563 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 144,787 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 136,957 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 127,952 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 122,348 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 122,348 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 113,415 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 104,858 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 152,461 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 137,497 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 77,159 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 77,159 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 61,808 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 49,811 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 49,811 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 34,803 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 34,803 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 25,417 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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BG03 HRZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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