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BK03 OXS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,487 mi
Last recorded99,487 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 OXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 99,487 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 99,483 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 88,536 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded

light scratch on windscreen

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

offside front foglamp insecure

offside front seatbelt webbing 'fluffing' slightly

Fail 4 Oct 2010 88,536 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front brake discs worn and corroded

light scratch on windscreen

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

offside front foglamp insecure

offside front seatbelt webbing 'fluffing' slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2009 74,235 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 58,212 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 42,232 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 39,458 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 32,480 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 OXS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OXS, 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 OXS registered?

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

Is BK03 OXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK03 OXS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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