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BP03 OWW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,365 mi
Last recorded86,365 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 86,365 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (front arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside and scrubbing around edges of treads. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear door and wing damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, brake pads over half worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 86,365 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure whole unit (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (front arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside and scrubbing around edges of treads. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear door and wing damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, brake pads over half worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 82,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise to replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (front arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside brake pads over half worn, unable to see inner pads. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Smell of fuel under bonnet but has covers over engine so unable to see.

Fail 11 Apr 2025 82,219 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view faded excessively (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment foot pedal goes to floor (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise to replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (front arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside brake pads over half worn, unable to see inner pads. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Smell of fuel under bonnet but has covers over engine so unable to see.

Pass 4 Apr 2024 80,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2023 78,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 76,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 73,159 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 71,067 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 65,864 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 62,361 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 58,310 miles

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

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

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

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 55,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2015 55,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 52,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 48,910 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 48,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 46,968 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 43,570 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 40,787 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 38,689 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 32,914 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 25,152 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 20,004 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 OWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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