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BK03 TYC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,062 mi
Last recorded127,062 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 127,062 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 127,060 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2018 124,631 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 124,619 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle parkingbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both alloy arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 121,636 miles

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

engine light on

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2015 118,199 miles

rear coil springs corroded

wipers smeary

Fail 30 Dec 2015 118,196 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

rear coil springs corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 11 Dec 2014 114,540 miles

indicator stalk worn

rear wheels slight bind

Pass 11 Dec 2013 111,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres on limit

Fail 11 Dec 2013 111,587 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 107,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 103,305 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Dec 2010 98,104 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 92,372 miles

both front tyres worn outer edge - TRACKING MAY NEED ADJUSTMENT

n/s/r tyre slight sidewall damage

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm in areas

rear brakes showing imbalance 28%

Pass 31 Dec 2008 87,184 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 83,065 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 62,177 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 37,636 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 37,636 miles

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

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 TYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TYC, 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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BK03 TYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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