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BK03 RXW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,838 mi
Last recorded113,838 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 RXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 113,838 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 111,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2012 111,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 106,582 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 101,316 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 101,316 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 100,271 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 100,263 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 97,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 91,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 72,057 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 72,057 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 52,464 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 RXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 RXW, 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 RXW registered?

BK03 RXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is BK03 RXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK03 RXW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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