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BP03 XMR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

153,219 mi
Last recorded153,219 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 XMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 153,219 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides under wheelarch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 29 Jan 2018 153,219 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides under wheelarch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside of tread

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside of tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

drivers seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 3 Feb 2017 147,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 147,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 142,005 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sides front lower ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Jan 2016 142,005 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sides front lower ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2015 134,589 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2014 127,700 miles

drivers seatbelt buckle cover missing

Fail 29 Jan 2014 127,700 miles

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

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

drivers seatbelt buckle cover missing

Pass 31 Jan 2013 119,898 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 119,898 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 112,011 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 112,011 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 104,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 11 Jan 2011 104,810 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 98,391 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 98,391 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 84,423 miles

both front track control arm main bushes split slightly

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2008 67,434 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 59,261 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 39,543 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 XMR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XMR, 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 XMR registered?

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

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