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BK03 HLF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,971 mi
Last recorded117,971 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 HLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 117,971 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 117,971 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 117,262 miles

under tray fitted

vehicle under structure is slightly corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2019 117,262 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

under tray fitted

vehicle under structure is slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2018 116,569 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Vehicle has corrosion under body

o/s/r n/s/r seatbelt has slight restriction

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2018 116,569 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested emits excessive smoke (7.3.A.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Speed limiter electrical wiring is obviously disconnected. (6.5.B.3)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Vehicle has corrosion under body

o/s/r n/s/r seatbelt has slight restriction

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2017 115,213 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 114,684 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 113,591 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 112,237 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 109,810 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2012 109,200 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 93,416 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2011 93,416 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2010 77,954 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 63,047 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 63,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 45,721 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 38,378 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 32,130 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 29,937 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 HLF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BK03 HLF, 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 HLF registered?

BK03 HLF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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