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BL03 XLS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

102,921 mi
Last recorded102,921 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 102,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 99,982 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 97,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 96,862 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 96,523 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 91,068 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 89,395 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 89,395 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 88,007 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 85,954 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 83,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 81,510 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 81,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 79,769 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 77,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 77,102 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 May 2013 73,561 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 68,715 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 62,286 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2011 62,286 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 56,969 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 47,409 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 47,408 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 39,079 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 32,203 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 23,959 miles

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

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 XLS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 XLS, 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 XLS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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