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BL03 XLA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,425 mi
Last recorded99,425 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 99,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 89,744 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 89,714 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 83,598 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 77,133 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 77,133 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 72,168 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 65,561 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XLA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL03 XLA registered?

BL03 XLA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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