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BP03 LYK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

162,544 mi
Last recorded162,544 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 LYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 162,544 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 162,544 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 158,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside door mirror glass deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 154,452 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front and rear registration plates deteriorated

rear anti roll bar corroded

slight oil leak around engine area

slight play in offside front inner steering arm

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2019 149,185 miles

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated and has slight exhaust leak

Pass 23 Jun 2018 143,690 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 137,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

cover and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 24 Jun 2016 131,082 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 124,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2015 124,304 miles

Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 115,250 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 106,965 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 97,939 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 97,838 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 89,623 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 84,725 miles

front no plate coming adrift and rear no plate has water ingress

ns repeater lense smashed

Fail 11 Jun 2009 77,616 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate coming away

n/s/front mirror repeater cracked

o/s/mirror repeater cracked

parking brake a little long

rear number plate has water ingress

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 11 Jun 2009 77,616 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate coming away

n/s/front mirror repeater cracked

o/s/mirror repeater cracked

parking brake a little long

rear number plate has water ingress

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 21 Jun 2008 71,057 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 71,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 60,702 miles

advise rear no plate showing some water ingress

both mirror repeaters are cracked

nsf tyre is on limit would recommend renewing

Pass 4 Jul 2006 51,551 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 LYK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BP03 LYK, 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 LYK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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