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BG03 XUW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

207,174 mi
Last recorded207,174 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 207,174 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 203,011 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front headlamp and headlamp adjustment mechanism repaired via temporary means

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn very close to the legal limit

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre worn very close to the legal limit

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management dashboard warning lamp on

exhaust system rear back box bracket broken although exhaust system is still secure

exhaust system rear expansion box deteriorated

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2017 203,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front headlamp and headlamp adjustment mechanism repaired via temporary means

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn very close to the legal limit

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre worn very close to the legal limit

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management dashboard warning lamp on

exhaust system rear back box bracket broken although exhaust system is still secure

exhaust system rear expansion box deteriorated

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2016 124,262 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 124,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 121,095 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 116,713 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 112,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 112,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 108,856 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 101,832 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 70,328 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 56,356 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 56,356 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 45,184 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 36,201 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 29,091 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 XUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XUW, 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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BG03 XUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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