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BK03 UEN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,282 mi
Last recorded161,282 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 UEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 161,282 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body rust

under trays fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2019 161,244 miles

Emissions not tested due leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on catalytic coverter (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner side bald (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 132,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 119,935 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 101,331 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 94,518 miles

corrosion present on offside and nearside rear suspension components

offside wiper blade smearing slightly

Fail 2 May 2015 94,518 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

corrosion present on offside and nearside rear suspension components

offside wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2014 80,917 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2013 76,588 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 76,588 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 71,227 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 65,147 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 65,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both no plates deteriating

Pass 26 Feb 2010 57,824 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 57,824 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 49,944 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 43,205 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 34,755 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 27,584 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 27,584 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 UEN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UEN, 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 UEN registered?

BK03 UEN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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