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BLZ 2200

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

77,396 mi
Last recorded77,396 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 2200
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 77,396 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted all under vehicle cant full inspect

Fail 31 May 2022 77,396 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted all under vehicle cant full inspect

Pass 1 Jun 2021 70,084 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 64,883 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 63,783 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 May 2018 62,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower and upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front outer control arm balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear control arm outer ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 61,056 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 61,056 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Pass 3 May 2016 58,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2015 56,821 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 54,905 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 54,903 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 49,661 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 48,462 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 46,245 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 46,107 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 34,818 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 34,814 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 34,799 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 25,907 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 22,384 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 16,973 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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BLZ 2200 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BLZ 2200, 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 BLZ 2200 registered?

BLZ 2200 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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