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BP03 SVV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,863 mi
Last recorded85,863 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 SVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 85,863 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 85,714 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 85,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm, Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 75,829 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 75,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 74,090 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 74,090 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 69,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 69,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward most ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside wiper blade split at top but clearing ok

Pass 12 Oct 2015 64,063 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 63,919 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 54,338 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 54,333 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 49,718 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 43,742 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 43,737 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2011 37,852 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 37,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 33,564 miles

EML light on.

Nearside front tyre side wall deterioated.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 29,958 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 26,910 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 24,134 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 24,134 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 20,801 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 SVV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SVV, 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 SVV registered?

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

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