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BN03 ZGH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,569 mi
Last recorded162,569 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 ZGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 162,569 miles

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin previous evidence of binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 162,564 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin previous evidence of binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Pass 25 Jun 2018 135,829 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2018 135,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2x rear tyres on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2017 132,713 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel have very slight bind

Fail 28 Jun 2017 132,713 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel have very slight bind

Pass 21 Apr 2016 123,709 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 123,709 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 114,973 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 105,633 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 95,093 miles

indicator stalk

osf tyre waring on edge

Fail 2 Apr 2013 95,093 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

indicator stalk

osf tyre waring on edge

underbody rust

Pass 19 Apr 2012 89,080 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 89,080 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 81,090 miles

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 72,233 miles

alternator belt slightly perished

Fail 20 Apr 2010 72,233 miles

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

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

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

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

alternator belt slightly perished

Pass 24 Apr 2009 64,067 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 64,067 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 54,645 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 45,863 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 41,817 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 ZGH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZGH, 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 ZGH registered?

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

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