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BP03 WHN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,396 mi
Last recorded133,396 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 WHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 133,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 116,776 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 116,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt middle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 101,686 miles

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)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 101,683 miles

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

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 20 Jan 2017 87,655 miles

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

exhaust hanger broken but still adequately supported

Pass 2 Feb 2016 73,947 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 73,947 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 71,157 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 63,369 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 60,617 miles

both rear drive shaft slight corroded

rear anti rollbar slight corroded

Fail 13 May 2013 60,617 miles

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

both rear drive shaft slight corroded

rear anti rollbar slight corroded

Pass 5 May 2012 57,611 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 52,005 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 49,175 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 43,105 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 34,212 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 27,088 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 24,426 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 24,426 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 WHN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WHN, 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 WHN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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