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BL03 WUM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,349 mi
Last recorded43,349 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 WUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2025 43,349 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 39,420 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 39,338 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 38,165 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 35,362 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 35,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 34,946 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 33,843 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 32,507 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 31,271 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 30,266 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 29,639 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 29,060 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 28,294 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 27,211 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear tyre cracking between tread

Pass 1 Jun 2011 25,479 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 23,597 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 20,662 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 17,492 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 13,771 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 13,771 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 10,685 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 WUM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WUM, 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 WUM registered?

BL03 WUM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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