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BK03 PCZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

123,379 mi
Last recorded123,379 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 PCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 123,379 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 123,379 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))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 122,837 miles

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

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

The underside is mainly covered.

Fail 10 Apr 2025 122,837 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/s and O/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

The underside is mainly covered.

Pass 8 Apr 2024 118,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 114,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Apr 2022 111,246 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 109,500 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 108,238 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 105,101 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 101,863 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 98,543 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 95,311 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 91,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 88,348 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 85,518 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 82,834 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 79,753 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 77,747 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 76,199 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 74,840 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 63,388 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 31 May 2006 48,940 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 PCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 PCZ, 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 PCZ registered?

BK03 PCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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