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BK03 OWU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,054 mi
Last recorded113,054 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 OWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 113,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 100,471 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 86,304 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes.

fraying on offside front seat belt.

front anti roll bar link dust boots perishing.

slight damage on both rear inner wheel rims

Fail 12 Feb 2013 86,304 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

corrosion on rear brake pipes.

fraying on offside front seat belt.

front anti roll bar link dust boots perishing.

slight damage on both rear inner wheel rims

Fail 31 Jan 2012 70,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear brake pipes heavily corroded

general underside corrosion

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2012 70,450 miles

both rear brake pipes heavily corroded

general underside corrosion

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2011 53,494 miles

corrosion on brake discs.

corrosion on front & rear brake pipes.

corrosion on suspension componants.

offside front control arm dust boot in poor condition.

Pass 17 Dec 2010 52,999 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 49,159 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 48,992 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 43,264 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 36,411 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 29,120 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 21,466 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 OWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OWU, 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 OWU registered?

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

Is BK03 OWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK03 OWU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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