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BL03 XUM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,266 mi
Last recorded170,266 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 XUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 170,266 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 160,345 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Jul 2013 160,344 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2012 153,610 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 135,571 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre unevenly worn

Fail 2 Jul 2011 135,571 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 3 Jul 2010 113,984 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 88,386 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 87,842 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 69,144 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 66,802 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 56,395 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 56,395 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 34,935 miles

Offside 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 XUM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XUM, 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 XUM registered?

BL03 XUM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BL03 XUM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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