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BN03 DGY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

166,382 mi
Last recorded166,382 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2021 166,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 254,715 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,across with of car,near rear subframe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 1st one of 2 has damage,keeping dirt out (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

air filter body insecure

underside of vehicle has plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2020 254,715 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin more noticeable on start up (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking injector seals leaking,will need top cover removing to determine which one,can be heard on tickover (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and upper boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened spring lower mounting platform has section missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,across with of car,near rear subframe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 1st one of 2 has damage,keeping dirt out (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

air filter body insecure

underside of vehicle has plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2019 239,744 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

full under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2019 239,001 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

full under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2018 141,156 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

suspension correded

Fail 4 Dec 2017 141,140 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

slight play felt n/s/f wheel

Pass 24 Nov 2016 130,446 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 130,446 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 124,829 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 116,926 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 116,902 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 109,255 miles

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

slight cut in n/s front tyre + o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2014 109,232 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight cut in n/s front tyre + o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2013 100,429 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 91,649 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 6 Mar 2012 91,649 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 7 Mar 2011 81,222 miles

front tyres worn on edge + very slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 4 Mar 2010 70,603 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 63,210 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 54,653 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 45,098 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 35,915 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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BN03 DGY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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