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BK03 OXG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

199,901 mi
Last recorded199,901 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 OXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 199,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 May 2022 199,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of two lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of two lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 May 2021 185,528 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 185,087 miles

Coil spring mounting fractured both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2020 171,596 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 158,538 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 158,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 143,676 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 143,676 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 130,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 130,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 117,013 miles

both front and rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2016 116,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both lower not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2015 106,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 98,031 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 89,359 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2013 89,362 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 81,539 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 72,721 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 56,553 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 51,411 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 46,072 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 OXG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OXG, 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 OXG registered?

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

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