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BK03 HNC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,334 mi
Last recorded109,334 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 HNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 109,334 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 106,002 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 102,544 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 102,544 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 99,975 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 99,975 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 94,735 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 89,183 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 79,481 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 55,020 miles

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

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

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 HNC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK03 HNC registered?

BK03 HNC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is BK03 HNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK03 HNC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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