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BL03 AUH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

64,472 mi
Last recorded64,472 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 AUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 64,472 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 63,282 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 59,075 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 56,219 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 53,671 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 50,815 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 47,704 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 45,268 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 40,443 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 137,713 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 13,713 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 25,781 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 20,392 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 15,520 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 11,434 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 AUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AUH, 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 AUH registered?

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

Is BL03 AUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL03 AUH shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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