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BL03 FZZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

91,739 mi
Last recorded91,739 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 91,739 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 87,004 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 84,397 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 82,458 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

headlights dim

Fail 10 Mar 2022 82,458 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

headlights dim

Pass 11 Mar 2021 80,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective light reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective light reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 79,179 miles

both head lamp patterns faint

middle exhaust mount non standard repair

Fail 5 Mar 2020 79,151 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both head lamp patterns faint

middle exhaust mount non standard repair

Pass 1 Mar 2019 76,680 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 74,087 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 69,612 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 66,784 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2016 66,784 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 58,318 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 53,400 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 49,421 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 45,973 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 41,117 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 36,512 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 32,185 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

long park brake pedal travle

Fail 22 May 2009 32,185 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

long park brake pedal travle

Pass 29 May 2008 26,376 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 19,699 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 FZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FZZ, 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 FZZ registered?

BL03 FZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is BL03 FZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL03 FZZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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