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BN03 UFB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,652 mi
Last recorded132,652 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 UFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2009 132,652 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 132,652 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 108,929 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 76,745 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 76,745 miles

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

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 UFB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UFB, 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 UFB registered?

BN03 UFB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is BN03 UFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 UFB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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