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BL03 WNT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,783 mi
Last recorded99,783 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 WNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 99,783 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 99,783 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 91,673 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 86,521 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 82,476 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 76,348 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 76,348 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 71,470 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 67,719 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 67,719 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 61,923 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 59,776 miles

n/s/r tyre wall damage

Pass 27 Jan 2011 57,576 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 56,866 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 55,465 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 55,450 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 44,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside rear tyre on 3mm of tread

Fail 31 May 2006 31,873 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 31 May 2006 31,873 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 WNT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 WNT, 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 WNT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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