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BP03 HCD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,819 mi
Last recorded129,819 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 129,819 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 low advise pads (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 129,819 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 low advise pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 119,268 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 119,267 miles

Track rod end socket spring weak both front (2.2.B.1e)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 103,201 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 103,201 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 87,201 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 87,201 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 79,301 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 79,301 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 72,050 miles

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)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 72,049 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 65,309 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 57,502 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 57,479 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 51,100 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 51,084 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 43,856 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Jul 2007 34,420 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 26,553 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 26,553 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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 HCD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HCD, 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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BP03 HCD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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