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BP03 XML

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

185,182 mi
Last recorded185,182 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 185,182 miles

Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable rack arms slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 185,182 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable rack arms slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 182,369 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 182,369 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 179,302 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 179,301 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 170,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 156,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 156,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 138,494 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 121,434 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement AND O\S REAR (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 105,734 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 92,601 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 80,848 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 80,848 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 71,044 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 71,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 57,064 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 46,930 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 46,930 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 36,872 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 24,410 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 11,957 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 XML is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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