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BK03 OYR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

108,350 mi
Last recorded108,350 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 OYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 108,350 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 105,639 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet safety catch faulty.

damage to front bumper.

rear brake discs at rear corroded.

wiring loom at nearside front insecure.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 103,619 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 103,619 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 99,781 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 99,781 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 97,638 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 95,894 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 95,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 90,273 miles

indicator switch operation poor offside

rear exhaust mount metal bracket corroded and broken

Fail 10 Dec 2010 90,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

indicator switch operation poor offside

rear exhaust mount metal bracket corroded and broken

Pass 7 Nov 2009 73,463 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 59,449 miles

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

rear registration plate shows backing lift.

undershield fitted.

Fail 4 Nov 2008 59,392 miles

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

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

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

rear registration plate shows backing lift.

undershield fitted.

Pass 22 Jun 2007 45,665 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 45,665 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 32,078 miles

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

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 OYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 OYR, 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 OYR registered?

BK03 OYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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