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BN03 VXR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

196,657 mi
Last recorded196,657 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 VXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 196,657 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 190,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 190,036 miles

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 180,155 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 180,149 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 169,190 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 169,190 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 163,153 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 162,943 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 155,436 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 155,434 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 148,678 miles

o/s rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2016 148,678 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2015 142,851 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2015 142,851 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 135,500 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 135,459 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 128,075 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 120,312 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 109,686 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 98,251 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 76,227 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 76,227 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 85,097 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 54,051 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 53,018 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 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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