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BK03 OWR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,275 mi
Last recorded124,275 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 OWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 124,275 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 115,839 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 115,839 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 104,575 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 98,368 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 94,840 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 90,213 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 90,213 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 81,825 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 72,860 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 60,384 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 OWR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OWR, 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 OWR registered?

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

Is BK03 OWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK03 OWR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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