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BK03 HLG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,512 mi
Last recorded79,512 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 79,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 76,235 miles

Nearside Front tyre is perished on sidewall

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2019 76,220 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements characters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements characters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front tyre is perished on sidewall

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 72,556 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

brake pad wear indicator on

top and bottom covers fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2018 72,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

brake pad wear indicator on

top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2017 69,132 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 69,132 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 65,691 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 62,351 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 58,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 55,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 55,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 51,886 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 48,086 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 44,363 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 44,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 39,879 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 35,153 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2007 28,708 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 28,708 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 23,006 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 HLG 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 71.4%.

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 HLG, 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 HLG registered?

BK03 HLG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BK03 HLG shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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