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BP03 XMK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,711 mi
Last recorded88,711 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 XMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 88,711 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 88,655 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 77,647 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Discs Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 77,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Discs Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 66,626 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 62,072 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 61,168 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 59,690 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort quite low

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 58,781 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 57,744 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 55,427 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 31,551 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2016 29,489 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 27,595 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 27,595 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 21,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wheel bearings have slight play

nearside front tyre worn bald outer edge and close to the min legal limit in centre

offside front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 7 Nov 2013 20,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2012 17,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 14,096 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 11,242 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 9,437 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 7,978 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 5,636 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 2,592 miles

parking brake travel long

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 XMK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XMK, 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 XMK registered?

BP03 XMK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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