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BL03 WNN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

117,909 mi
Last recorded117,909 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 WNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 117,909 miles

Corroison to front and rear suspension components

Intermittent 'knock' from front - no fault found

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Unable to see brakes clearly due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2023 109,868 miles

Intermittent 'knock' from front - no fault found

Pass 10 Aug 2022 100,811 miles

Front and rear suspension components and surrounding areas corroding

Fail 10 Aug 2022 100,811 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front and rear suspension components and surrounding areas corroding

Pass 9 Aug 2021 96,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 94,517 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 94,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2019 91,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre stepping

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

travel on parking brake

Pass 8 Aug 2018 88,517 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 84,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 84,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 81,350 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 81,350 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 76,438 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 4 Aug 2015 76,437 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn edges

o/s/f on limit

Pass 25 Jul 2014 70,793 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 70,783 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 65,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 62,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outer edge poss tracking

handbrake has long travel

slight noise from o/s/r wheel

unable to see rear brake pads

Fail 24 Jul 2012 62,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bas/esp lights up on dash board

both front tyres wearing on outer edge poss tracking

handbrake has long travel

slight noise from o/s/r wheel

Pass 26 Jul 2011 91,427 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 52,581 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 47,647 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 47,647 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 41,004 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 41,004 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 35,050 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 25,438 miles

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

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 WNN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WNN, 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 WNN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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