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BP03 HBG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,624 mi
Last recorded84,624 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 HBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 84,624 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 84,624 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 73,066 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 58,764 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 58,764 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 46,873 miles

deterioration of wiper blades

Fail 5 Jul 2011 46,873 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

deterioration of wiper blades

Pass 6 Jul 2010 32,652 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)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 32,652 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 28,665 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 22,662 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 17,698 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 13,513 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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BP03 HBG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BP03 HBG, 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 BP03 HBG registered?

BP03 HBG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is BP03 HBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP03 HBG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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