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BK03 TYT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,031 mi
Last recorded94,031 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 94,031 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 91,240 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 91,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 83,512 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

centre exhaust joint corroding

nearside front windscreen wiper slightly smearing

Fail 30 May 2014 83,512 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

centre exhaust joint corroding

nearside front windscreen wiper slightly smearing

Pass 3 Jun 2013 76,090 miles

both rear subframe bushes slightly deteriorating

slight corrosion around both rear fuel tank straps

slight misting of oil around kompressor charger hoses

Fail 3 Jun 2013 76,090 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear subframe bushes slightly deteriorating

both rear trackrod arm bushes deteriorating

slight corrosion around both rear fuel tank straps

slight misting of oil around kompressor charger hoses

Pass 29 May 2012 71,059 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 64,026 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 61,863 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front and rear brake discs getting worn.

parts of vehicle underneath covered with undertrays.

Fail 7 Jun 2010 61,844 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front and rear brake discs getting worn.

parts of vehicle underneath covered with undertrays.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 59,604 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 53,820 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 48,869 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 48,853 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 42,152 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 41,961 miles

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

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

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 TYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 TYT, 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 TYT registered?

BK03 TYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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