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BP03 OVS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

70,740 mi
Last recorded70,740 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 OVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 70,740 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Rear subframe has surface rust

Pass 19 Sep 2025 69,444 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 67,634 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 65,073 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 65,072 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2022 63,398 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 61,398 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 59,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0mm & bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 55,698 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 52,744 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 52,744 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2017 49,146 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 45,489 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 40,853 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 38,441 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f inner track rod slight play in ball joint

Pass 27 Jun 2013 35,299 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 33,746 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 32,781 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gaitor split on ball joint of n/s/front castor arm

Pass 24 Jun 2010 29,766 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 26,068 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 22,359 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 18,360 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 13,958 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 OVS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 OVS, 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 OVS registered?

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

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The MOT history for BP03 OVS shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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