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BN03 VVH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,860 mi
Last recorded125,860 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 VVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 125,860 miles

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

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)

Parking brake just met requirements

Fail 17 Oct 2017 125,853 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to suspension and brake parts

corrosion to underside and bodywork

engine light on

engine misfire

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Oct 2016 123,189 miles

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

engine warning lamp on engine rough at idle

Pass 13 Oct 2015 121,040 miles

1. Both front tyres worn on edges.

2. Both rear tyres near legal limits.

3. Unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Fail 9 Oct 2015 121,000 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

1. Both front tyres worn on edges.

2. Both rear tyres near legal limits.

3. Unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 14 Oct 2014 116,439 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Front tyres wearing low on edges. 3. Nearside tyre wearing low on outside edges.

Fail 14 Oct 2014 116,437 miles

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

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Front tyres wearing low on edges. 3. Nearside tyre wearing low on outside edges.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 110,218 miles

1/ n/s reant tyre wearing on outside edge 2/ slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 15 Oct 2013 110,205 miles

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

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

1/ n/s reant tyre wearing on outside edge 2/ slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 15 Oct 2012 104,546 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 104,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test rear brake discs becoming pitted

Pass 22 Sep 2011 97,650 miles

1.near side front tyre at legal limites wearing low on inside edge 2.under body vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers 3.both rear tyres at legal limites 4.near side and off side rear steel brake pipes becomming corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 92,492 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 92,478 miles

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

1. Both rear tyres becoming worn. 2. n/s and o/s rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

Pass 17 Oct 2009 87,463 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 75,064 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 63,765 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 51,151 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 50,928 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 VVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VVH, 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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What year was BN03 VVH registered?

BN03 VVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is BN03 VVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 VVH shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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