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BG03 YPW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,215 mi
Last recorded100,215 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 100,215 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 99,383 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2024 99,382 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2023 97,748 miles

corrosion to under side of vehicle

play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 4 Oct 2023 97,700 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Oct 2022 95,389 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2021 93,145 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 91,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 87,579 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 87,574 miles

Braking system leaking In car (1.1.3 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front suspension bushes cracking x 2

Pass 9 Apr 2018 82,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 77,512 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 72,020 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 67,318 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 61,288 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 55,122 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 49,652 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 44,223 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 40,408 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,791 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 30,604 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 24,606 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 24,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 18,175 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 YPW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YPW, 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 YPW registered?

BG03 YPW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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