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BL03 ATY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,653 mi
Last recorded106,653 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 ATY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 106,653 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 106,653 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Heatshield loose

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Jan 2016 96,048 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Slight damage to wing

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2016 96,048 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Slight damage to wing

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2015 88,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jan 2015 88,031 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2014 78,092 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 70,401 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 62,237 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 53,521 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 46,600 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 43,245 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 38,849 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 32,952 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 27,263 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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BL03 ATY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BL03 ATY, 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 BL03 ATY registered?

BL03 ATY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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