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BP03 WKE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,184 mi
Last recorded114,184 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 WKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 114,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 114,182 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 102,223 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 97,993 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 94,207 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 94,196 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 92,385 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 90,338 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 88,320 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 88,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 85,442 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 82,302 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 79,556 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 74,801 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 70,062 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 70,062 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 66,418 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 WKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WKE, 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 WKE registered?

BP03 WKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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