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BN03 CYT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,832 mi
Last recorded113,832 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 CYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 113,832 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 103,107 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 101,352 miles

E/m/l light on

Nearside Rear Has child seat

Fail 28 May 2015 100,330 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 100,330 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 100,321 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 4 Jun 2014 98,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 May 2013 90,300 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 81,877 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 81,734 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)

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

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

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

Front discs very lipped

Front wipers split

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 31 May 2011 73,217 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 May 2011 73,144 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)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front discs worn

Pass 17 May 2010 62,556 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 53,852 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 53,852 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Pass 31 May 2008 45,663 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 36,345 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 27,995 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 25,983 miles

n.s.f tyre damaged side wall not to cords

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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BN03 CYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BN03 CYT, 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 BN03 CYT registered?

BN03 CYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is BN03 CYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 CYT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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