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BK03 DVX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,077 mi
Last recorded115,077 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 DVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 115,077 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2018 115,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 111,008 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

body slightly rusty

Fail 17 Nov 2017 111,008 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

body slightly rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2016 109,177 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides just within limit (4.1.E.1)

rear suspension components corroded slightly

Fail 18 Nov 2016 109,177 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides just within limit (4.1.E.1)

rear suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2015 107,105 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine management light appears on the dashboard

oil leak

rear suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2014 104,413 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 103,395 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 86,085 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

O/S N/S TYRE WALLS CUT /REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

Fail 19 Jun 2012 86,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

ENGINE LIGHT ON

O/S N/S TYRE WALLS CUT /REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 74,988 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 74,000 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Oct 2010 74,000 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Sep 2009 71,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

slight cuts to nearside front & rear tyres outer walls, no cords showing.

Fail 28 Sep 2009 71,235 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

slight cuts to nearside front & rear tyres outer walls, no cords showing.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 67,314 miles

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

offside front side repeater lens broken.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 62,523 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 62,522 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 45,688 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 45,688 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 41,457 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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BK03 DVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DVX, 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 BK03 DVX registered?

BK03 DVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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