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BK03 PBF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

122,883 mi
Last recorded122,883 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 PBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 122,883 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 112,877 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 109,749 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Members.arms.links. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wear to front suspension bushes.

Pass 27 Mar 2024 106,430 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe arms links members etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wear to suspension bushes.

Pass 24 Mar 2023 103,973 miles

Full under tray fitted front to back.

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted.

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

Slight corrosion to rear sub frame,members,arms.links etc.

Slight wear to suspension bushes.

Pass 7 Apr 2022 101,406 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 101,381 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 99,077 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 96,776 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 94,224 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 92,041 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

under and engine covers fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2015 89,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2015 89,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2015 89,187 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 86,780 miles

Advice both front tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 5 Jun 2013 84,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight cracking to side wall of the tyres

Fail 31 May 2013 84,982 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight cracking to side wall of the tyres

Pass 28 May 2012 81,853 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 79,356 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 78,103 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 69,378 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 56,760 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 46,274 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 37,464 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 PBF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PBF, 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 PBF registered?

BK03 PBF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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