MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,382 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))
full under trays fitted
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
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
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
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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
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
n/s/f tyre wearing on edge
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
front tyres worn on edge + very slight play in o/s/f track rod end
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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