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BK03 OXN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

93,824 mi
Last recorded93,824 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 OXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 93,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear chassis and subframe corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2022 93,032 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 93,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Feb 2022 92,992 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

handbrake foot lever slightly sticking resulting in warning lamp intermittently illuminating

o/s/r steel brake pipe corroding

rear subframe corroding

Pass 24 Feb 2021 91,754 miles

chip in windscreen

rear exhaust box hanger deteriorated

slight corrosion o/s/r steel brake pipe

Fail 18 Feb 2021 91,748 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

chip in windscreen

noise from o/s/r wheel

rear exhaust box hanger deteriorated

slight corrosion o/s/r steel brake pipe

Pass 28 Feb 2020 89,602 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 89,602 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 79,202 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 79,202 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 66,480 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 58,993 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 56,030 miles

N/S wiper blade split

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 56,025 miles

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

N/S wiper blade split

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 44,919 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2014 36,262 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 30,309 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 24,879 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 24,873 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 20,706 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 17,842 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 14,433 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 9,879 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 7,465 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 5,566 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 OXN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OXN, 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 OXN registered?

BK03 OXN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is BK03 OXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK03 OXN shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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