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BN03 OFM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,121 mi
Last recorded148,121 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 148,121 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 140,415 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 135,905 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 133,001 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 131,871 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 131,871 miles

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 130,722 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 129,043 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 127,034 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 123,235 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 120,458 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly cut outside

Pass 17 May 2011 117,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 108,956 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 108,954 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 99,401 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 89,400 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 89,400 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 78,529 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 78,529 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 64,913 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 53,317 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 48,131 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 OFM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN03 OFM registered?

BN03 OFM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is BN03 OFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 OFM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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