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BG03 OMY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,073 mi
Last recorded113,073 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 OMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 113,073 miles

Underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2021 112,045 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 102,661 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 87,238 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 87,191 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 86,133 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 83,088 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 78,194 miles

General corrosion to various rear suspension componants

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1956515 (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted, child seats fitted preventing full inspection or rear seat belts

Pass 16 Apr 2015 75,091 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

indicator stalk faulty on o/s turn

n/s wiper blade to long

sill covers fitted

unable to check n/s/r seat belt

Fail 9 Apr 2015 74,867 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

indicator stalk faulty on o/s turn

n/s wiper blade to long

sill covers fitted

unable to check n/s/r seat belt

Pass 3 Apr 2014 72,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear arch corroded

steering rack boot oily

Pass 26 Apr 2013 70,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front steering rack boot oily

Fail 25 Apr 2013 70,164 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front steering rack boot oily

Pass 23 Apr 2012 66,673 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 66,673 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 61,294 miles

bulb warning light on

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2010 55,667 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 48,446 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 48,446 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 39,433 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 31,065 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 25,660 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 OMY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OMY, 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 OMY registered?

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

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