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BG03 XUD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,375 mi
Last recorded140,375 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 140,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer joint rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 140,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 136,635 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 128,384 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 123,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 119,377 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Mar 2014 119,377 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2013 116,886 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 109,973 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 101,147 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 168,424 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 168,424 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 85,089 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 71,103 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 59,986 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 50,750 miles

205/55/16 alloy wheels fitted

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

underside belly pans fitted

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 XUD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XUD, 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 XUD registered?

BG03 XUD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is BG03 XUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 XUD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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