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BP03 LXR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,082 mi
Last recorded104,082 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 104,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Mirror taped on but secure

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 104,082 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2016 100,086 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Front both tyres perishing on side walls

Front both tyres wearing unevenly inner / outer edges

Nearside Front side repeater in mirror has slight damage

heavy corrosion to rear end

heavy oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2016 100,086 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Indicator switch faulty unable to lock in an operating position (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm with ball joint going from top to bottom (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Front both tyres perishing on side walls

Front both tyres wearing unevenly inner / outer edges

Nearside Front side repeater in mirror has slight damage

heavy corrosion to rear end

heavy oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2015 94,693 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2015 94,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2015 94,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 88,628 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 83,725 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)

rear of the vehicle corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2013 83,728 miles

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

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)

rear of the vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2012 79,697 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 79,697 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 74,876 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 59,288 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 54,051 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 46,645 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 35,572 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 26,344 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 LXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LXR, 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 LXR registered?

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

Is BP03 LXR safe to buy?

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