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BL03 GUA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,802 mi
Last recorded90,802 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 GUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 90,802 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 72,047 miles

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

Under trays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 27 Jun 2017 70,830 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 23 May 2016 69,060 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

under-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 67,725 miles

front and rear registation plates delaminating

nearside front outer sill has impact damage/ jacking point torn out

nearside front tyre seriously under inflated (18psi) ALL TYRE PRESSURES ADJUSTED

Pass 16 Jun 2014 66,241 miles

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

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

front and rear reg plates deteriorating

Pass 10 Jun 2013 64,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear outer tyre wall perished/ deteriorating

Fail 10 Jun 2013 64,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Additional braking device component(s) insecure (3.6.I.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear outer tyre wall perished/ deteriorating

Pass 15 Jun 2012 62,961 miles

offside front tyre seriously under inflated

Pass 6 Jun 2011 61,118 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 61,118 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 57,657 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 54,325 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Jun 2008 51,501 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2007 48,435 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 48,435 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 44,273 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 GUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GUA, 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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BL03 GUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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