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BK03 OYY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

152,543 mi
Last recorded152,543 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 OYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2019 152,543 miles

Emissions not tested exsseive smoke and noise from engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 141,804 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 131,555 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 123,802 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 113,420 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 104,659 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 96,120 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 89,332 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 82,099 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 82,063 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2010 73,236 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 61,091 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 51,639 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 37,830 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 23,707 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 OYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OYY, 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 OYY registered?

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

Is BK03 OYY safe to buy?

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