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BP03 MWV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

127,850 mi
Last recorded127,850 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 MWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 127,850 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 127,850 miles

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 117,845 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 108,037 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 96,981 miles

rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 9 Feb 2012 84,919 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 83,374 miles

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

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

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Jun 2009 70,180 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 59,269 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Jun 2007 47,754 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 35,308 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 MWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MWV, 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 MWV registered?

BP03 MWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BP03 MWV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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