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BK03 OWC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

271,891 mi
Last recorded271,891 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 OWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 271,891 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2011 240,265 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 210,228 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 210,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 177,023 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 139,613 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 99,616 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 52,909 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 OWC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OWC, 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 OWC registered?

BK03 OWC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is BK03 OWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK03 OWC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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