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BG03 XUH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,018 mi
Last recorded64,018 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 64,018 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 56,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2013 55,907 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres are 6 years old

Pass 3 Oct 2011 47,431 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on outer edge

slight play in o/s of steering rack

under body shields fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2010 42,796 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 42,774 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

park brake anti slip missing.

Pass 4 Jan 2010 39,652 miles

###>STRONG ADVISE<#### parking brake pedal anti-slip devise missing

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 36,121 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

full size underbody shields fitted - inspection restricted

parking brake pedal rubber missing

petrol cap stiff in operation

Pass 27 Jan 2009 36,121 miles

full size underbody shields fitted - inspection restricted

parking brake pedal rubber missing

petrol cap stiff in operation

Pass 31 Jan 2008 31,444 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 25,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 25,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2006 18,531 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 XUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XUH, 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 XUH registered?

BG03 XUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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