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BK03 OXH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

92,046 mi
Last recorded92,046 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 92,046 miles

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

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

front coil springs and rear anti roll bar corroded.

Fail 24 May 2016 92,046 miles

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

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

front coil springs and rear anti roll bar corroded.

Pass 24 Jun 2015

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2015

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 80,564 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 74,423 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 74,423 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 72,321 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 69,660 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 62,228 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 62,228 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 57,442 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 57,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 48,103 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 48,103 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 40,382 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 40,382 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 25,121 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 25,121 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 OXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OXH, 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 OXH registered?

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

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