MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,320 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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exhaust deteriorated
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under body corrosion
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Emissions unable to be completed Excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both rear and center box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear sections over tank (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Bonnet second latch handle broken and bonnet hard to open
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section over tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear exhaust heatshield hanging on rear silencer
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1x by fuel tank to NSR brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both rear brake hoses deteriorated
under trays fitted obscuring components
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1x by fuel tank to NSR brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
both rear brake hoses deteriorated
under trays fitted obscuring components
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
centre exhaust support bracket broken
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
exhaust bracket after centre box snapped
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
n/s/f rack end has slight play
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
n/s/f rack end has slight play
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre exhaust bracket broken
front brake discs lipped/worn
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre exhaust bracket broken
front brake discs lipped/worn
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
eng. management light on
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all tyres wearing on edges n/s mirror missing
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BK03 DVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BK03 DVW, 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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BK03 DVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2003.
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