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BIL 8150

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

67,357 mi
Last recorded67,357 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIL 8150
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 67,357 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 59,212 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2025 59,212 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 92,111 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 53,221 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 50,028 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 46,769 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 40,001 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 39,361 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 37,971 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 36,286 miles

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Aug 2015 33,816 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 31,626 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2014 31,504 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 29,494 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 27,632 miles

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

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

offside rear seat belt stored away unable to check adult belt

slight corrision to bith rear brake pipes

Fail 16 Aug 2012 27,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside rear seat belt stored away unable to check adult belt

slight corrision to bith rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Aug 2011 25,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 24,265 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 22,727 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 20,396 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 17,573 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 14,963 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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BIL 8150 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BIL 8150, 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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BIL 8150 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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