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BG03 XYN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

143,656 mi
Last recorded143,656 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 143,656 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 137,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 130,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake just meet requirement

Pass 10 Sep 2019 124,546 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 118,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 118,222 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 107,377 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 107,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 98,647 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 98,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 95,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 91,480 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres getting close to limit

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 23 Aug 2013 84,190 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 78,551 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 78,551 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 66,888 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 66,888 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 55,798 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 45,165 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 41,946 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 39,980 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 31,314 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 XYN 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 XYN, 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 XYN registered?

BG03 XYN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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