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BK03 OZB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,498 mi
Last recorded109,498 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 OZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc
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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 109,498 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 108,304 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front torque arm bushes perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear anti-roll bar bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 108,304 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front torque arm bushes perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear anti-roll bar bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 107,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside mirror discoloured

Fail 20 Mar 2024 107,191 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside mirror discoloured

Pass 21 Mar 2023 105,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in N/S/R anti-roll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 105,683 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine Failed on first test, Passed on second test (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in N/S/R anti-roll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 103,931 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading on characters (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) small free play ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded rusty bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) small free play ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded rusty bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured fading (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading on characters (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 103,926 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading on characters (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) small free play ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded rusty bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) small free play ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded rusty bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured fading (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading on characters (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 102,083 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 102,092 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 99,671 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 95,593 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 95,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 92,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre down to 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre down to 3.4mm

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 87,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 81,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 81,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 76,479 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 70,657 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 64,503 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)

diesel smell and weeping from front of engine

Pass 28 Feb 2012 59,827 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 54,537 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 48,305 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 42,225 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 36,504 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 30,076 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 30,076 miles

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

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 27 Mar 2006 25,287 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 25,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 OZB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OZB, 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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BK03 OZB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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