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BN03 CYW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,455 mi
Last recorded125,455 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 CYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 125,455 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 122,481 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 111,566 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 111,566 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 99,811 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 99,811 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 85,630 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 75,173 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 67,689 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 67,689 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 13 Mar 2010 54,485 miles

advise strong offside front tyre on limit

front brake discs worn

rear brakes noisey require inspection/repair

Fail 13 Mar 2010 54,485 miles

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

advise strong offside front tyre on limit

front brake discs worn

rear brakes noisey require inspection/repair

Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,982 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 40,944 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 31,768 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 31,767 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 24,876 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 20,110 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 20,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BN03 CYW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BN03 CYW, 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 CYW registered?

BN03 CYW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is BN03 CYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 CYW shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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