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BG03 HSC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,663 mi
Last recorded64,663 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 64,663 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 63,243 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 61,993 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 60,775 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 59,720 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 58,731 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 58,685 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 58,270 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 58,269 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 56,262 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 56,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 53,630 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 8 Jul 2016 52,274 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 3 Jul 2015 49,371 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 45,198 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 42,952 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 39,667 miles

both number plates deterating

Pass 6 Jul 2011 35,035 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 32,096 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 29,322 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)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 24,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 24,682 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 19,851 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 13,144 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 HSC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BG03 HSC, 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

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What year was BG03 HSC registered?

BG03 HSC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is BG03 HSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 HSC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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