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BN03 OFS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,384 mi
Last recorded79,384 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 79,384 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 79,330 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 76,946 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 76,921 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 74,507 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 71,501 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 68,359 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 64,722 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 61,056 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 58,125 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 58,123 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 55,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r tyre has a cut but cord not shown

Pass 27 Apr 2010 52,020 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight cracking on inside side wall

Pass 22 May 2009 43,779 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 36,205 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 36,205 miles

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRE MIS-SHAPEN

Pass 18 Apr 2007 28,407 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 28,407 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 18,539 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 18,582 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 OFS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OFS, 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

How do I check the history of BN03 OFS?

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What year was BN03 OFS registered?

BN03 OFS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is BN03 OFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 OFS shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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