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BL03 GAA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

196,180 mi
Last recorded196,180 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 GAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 196,180 miles

Oil leak ()

hand brake just passed need further attensition

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 187,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake just passed need further attenstion

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 177,361 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre worne in side edge

Pass 15 Nov 2013 167,174 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 160,931 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 160,931 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 145,488 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 135,823 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011
Pass 16 May 2011 119,984 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 113,160 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 113,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 17 May 2010 109,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2010 109,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 100,105 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 100,104 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 91,292 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 91,267 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 80,327 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 66,571 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 64,684 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 GAA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GAA, 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 GAA registered?

BL03 GAA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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