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BK03 TXH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

264,126 mi
Last recorded264,126 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 TXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 264,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 252,686 miles

emission test only just passed

front anti-roll bar links worn

Pass 21 Jun 2018 235,601 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 235,601 miles

Nearside Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 210,992 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 210,992 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 202,770 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 104,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 185,002 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 152,001 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 132,867 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 132,867 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 132,847 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 132,845 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 111,974 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 91,640 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 87,040 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 83,569 miles

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

nearside front body slightly damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2008 83,568 miles

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

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

nearside front body slightly damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2007 78,982 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 78,976 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2006 59,212 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre outer edge worn

offside rear wheel rim slightly damaged

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 TXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TXH, 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 TXH registered?

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

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