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BL03 GUD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,460 mi
Last recorded106,460 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 GUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 106,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 101,585 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 100,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 97,247 miles

both front to rear at rear

Pass 18 Aug 2017 94,498 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 94,497 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 91,981 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to both rear lower outer wheel arches

Fail 19 Aug 2016 91,979 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to both rear lower outer wheel arches

Pass 12 Aug 2015 89,236 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 89,234 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 86,703 miles

Both rear wheel archs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 83,657 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 83,633 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 80,285 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)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 8 Aug 2012 80,283 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Aug 2011 72,562 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 65,257 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 58,312 miles

significant play in os track rod end

Fail 9 Jun 2009 58,308 miles

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

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

significant play in os track rod end

Pass 19 Jun 2008 48,288 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 39,400 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 30,826 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 GUD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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