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BP03 SVZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

317,841 mi
Last recorded317,841 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 317,841 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2018 317,838 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2017 282,271 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 282,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 282,219 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 157,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch trim damaged

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

esp faulty lamp on

Pass 14 Oct 2015 140,280 miles

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front no plate damaged

Fail 14 Oct 2015 140,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front no plate damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2014 132,188 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 131,336 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 127,954 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 122,938 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 117,350 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 111,652 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 111,652 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 105,082 miles

Nail in near side front tyre,

Pass 19 Aug 2008 99,031 miles

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

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

low brake pad warning on dash...

nail in the near side rear tyre (MARKED)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 92,134 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 91,875 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 71,377 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 SVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SVZ, 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 SVZ registered?

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

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