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BG03 XLJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,959 mi
Last recorded124,959 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 124,959 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

age related corrosion , but firm

Pass 30 Apr 2021 121,352 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 120,368 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 117,013 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 112,786 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 112,759 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 109,591 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 106,117 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 101,177 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 96,301 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 92,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2013 92,046 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2012 85,412 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2011 79,575 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 74,225 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 74,193 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 67,336 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 62,153 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2008 51,678 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 51,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 33,920 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2006 33,920 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 XLJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XLJ, 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 XLJ registered?

BG03 XLJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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