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BL03 FTK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,036 mi
Last recorded154,036 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 FTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 154,036 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 154,031 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 146,697 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 135,264 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 85,247 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2009 84,950 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 99,530 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 68,060 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 40,819 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 FTK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FTK, 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 FTK registered?

BL03 FTK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is BL03 FTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL03 FTK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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