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BP03 MWN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,851 mi
Last recorded76,851 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 76,851 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all road wheels (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

o/s/front tyre has cut in inner side wall 20 mm long down to cord

Fail 27 Apr 2016 76,841 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears have surface cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all road wheels (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

o/s/front tyre has cut in inner side wall 20 mm long down to cord

Pass 12 May 2015 69,161 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front bumper damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 60,297 miles

advise combination switch worn

Fail 16 Apr 2014 60,102 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise combination switch worn

Pass 2 May 2013 50,879 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2012 44,067 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs are lipped and worn

oil leak

Fail 18 May 2012 44,067 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs are lipped and worn

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2011 31,680 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

some test items hidden by covers

wiper blade n/s slightly worn

Pass 19 May 2011 31,680 miles

some test items hidden by covers

wiper blade n/s slightly worn

Pass 28 Sep 2009 13,703 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2009 10,482 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 54 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 MWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 MWN, 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 MWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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