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BH03 CAH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,416 mi
Last recorded98,416 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH03 CAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 98,416 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 91,953 miles

Offside Front wiper blade split on end

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

engine management light stays on dash

Pass 27 Jan 2016 87,336 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 87,328 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Nearside wing mirror slightly insecure

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

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jan 2015 84,399 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 78,488 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 17 Sep 2012 60,920 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 15 Sep 2012 60,920 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 44,115 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 43,206 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f tyre has worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2011 43,204 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f tyre has worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2010 41,279 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 39,080 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 39,069 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 36,129 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 31,738 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 23,529 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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BH03 CAH 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 BH03 CAH, 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 BH03 CAH registered?

BH03 CAH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is BH03 CAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BH03 CAH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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