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BN03 CYX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,049 mi
Last recorded141,049 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 CYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 141,049 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 141,049 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 133,426 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 125,522 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 119,822 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 116,176 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 116,149 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 May 2015 116,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 106,765 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 106,765 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 97,924 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air filter housing loose.

n/s and o/s front track control arms bushs worn.

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall split.

Pass 18 Feb 2012 93,436 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 84,522 miles

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

fuel stains on fuel tank,no signs of leaks

Fail 18 Oct 2010 84,521 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fuel stains on fuel tank,no signs of leaks

Pass 18 Feb 2010 82,298 miles

front tyres wearing uneven

Fail 18 Feb 2010 82,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 22 Apr 2008 70,128 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 69,511 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2007 59,848 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 59,831 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 37,481 miles

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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BN03 CYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CYX, 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 CYX registered?

BN03 CYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is BN03 CYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 CYX shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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