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BL03 WTY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,802 mi
Last recorded141,802 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 141,802 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers have reduced damping

unable to access front to rear steel brake pipes as plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2018 136,498 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn inside shoulder

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 3 Feb 2017 129,484 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 129,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 119,082 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 119,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 115,684 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 115,681 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 111,106 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 104,151 miles

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

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

handbrake binding slightly

n/s/r coil spring lower tang broken

Fail 12 Mar 2013 104,151 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

handbrake binding slightly

n/s/r coil spring lower tang broken

Pass 26 Mar 2012 97,482 miles

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

handbrake sticking slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2011 89,695 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 80,986 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 71,191 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 71,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 61,599 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 47,698 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 40,250 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 40,250 miles

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

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

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

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 WTY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WTY, 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 WTY registered?

BL03 WTY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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