MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,657 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
rear suspension components corroded/rusty
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
rear suspension components corroded/rusty
Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to n/s rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to o/s rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened n/s rear top and bottom arms (2.4.G.1)
Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened o/s top and bottom arms (2.4.G.1)
n/s front wheel outer rim slight damage
o/s and n/s rear suspension arms corroded/rusty
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to n/s rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to o/s rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened n/s rear top and bottom arms (2.4.G.1)
Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened o/s top and bottom arms (2.4.G.1)
n/s front wheel outer rim slight damage
o/s and n/s rear suspension arms corroded/rusty
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
o/s rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
n/s/f tyre sidewall damage
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s/f tyre sidewall damage
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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BN03 VXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 VXR, 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 VXR registered?
BN03 VXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2003.
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