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BG03 XNH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,091 mi
Last recorded104,091 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 XNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 104,091 miles

Front ball joints knocking when driving

Vehicle handbrake weak

Pass 25 Jan 2019 89,014 miles

Vehicle handbrake only just passed required efficiency

Fail 25 Jan 2019 89,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle handbrake only just passed required efficiency

Pass 1 Feb 2018 85,390 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 85,390 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 84,703 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 84,703 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 82,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 80,665 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 78,552 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 76,425 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 72,858 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 70,606 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 65,486 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 65,486 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 54,087 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 54,087 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 47,971 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 40,745 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 XNH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XNH, 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 XNH registered?

BG03 XNH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BG03 XNH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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