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BK03 TXT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,361 mi
Last recorded113,361 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2019 113,361 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 108,842 miles

Central exhaust mounting deteriorating

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides lens deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall cuts

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

brake system faults cleared,further checks required

Fail 2 Oct 2017 108,841 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault brake assist (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Central exhaust mounting deteriorating

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides lens deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall cuts

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 102,135 miles

Centre Rear exhaust mounting deteriorating

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides nearing 2mm (4.1.E.1)

covers under vehicle

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively some brake judder evident (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 89,055 miles

2 X REAR TYRES-MONITOR-PDOT

205/55/16 X 4

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

PLASTIC BONNET SAFETY LATCH BROKEN

PLASTIC COVERS X 3

SERVICE????-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 2 Aug 2014 70,352 miles

2 X OUTER SILLS PLASTICS

205/55/16 X 4

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/11/14

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 61,555 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 60,747 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 55,858 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 49,532 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 TXT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TXT, 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 TXT registered?

BK03 TXT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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