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BP03 OVM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

85,749 mi
Last recorded85,749 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 OVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 85,749 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 85,749 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 82,275 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Nov 2020 80,254 miles

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both side (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 80,254 miles

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both side (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 77,032 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 73,799 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 73,793 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 70,137 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 70,137 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 64,054 miles

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

front number plate deteriorated

osr brake flexi hose deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 61,568 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 57,787 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 53,549 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 53,549 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 48,169 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 48,168 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Possible fault with indicator switch

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 45,293 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 42,098 miles

O/S/R tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 31 Dec 2008 37,964 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 30,345 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 23,785 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 23,785 miles

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

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

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 OVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OVM, 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 OVM registered?

BP03 OVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 July 2003.

Is BP03 OVM safe to buy?

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