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BN03 WMK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

43,919 mi
Last recorded43,919 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 43,919 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 43,916 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 38,828 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Pass 10 Oct 2023 37,388 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 36,673 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear CLOSE TO LIMIT

Brake lever not releasing correctly foot brake pedal (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracking AND CLOSE TO LIMIT needs changing ASAP! 205/55R16

Offside Front tyre badly cracking needs changing ASAP! 205/55R16

Pass 7 Oct 2021 33,125 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 30,730 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 29,705 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 28,565 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 27,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 26,121 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 26,121 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 25,098 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 23,776 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 21,611 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)

all 4 tyres slightly cracking up

engine warning light on

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2012 20,254 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 Jun 2011 18,476 miles

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

eml light on

nearside rear tyre getting low on edges

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jun 2010 15,179 miles

rear tyres showing deterioration

Pass 5 Jun 2009 13,485 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 11,821 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 9,743 miles

slight sidewall damage nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2006 6,975 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 WMK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 WMK, 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 WMK registered?

BN03 WMK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 2003.

Is BN03 WMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 WMK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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