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BP03 XMT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

178,985 mi
Last recorded178,985 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 178,985 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 174,091 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 174,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 167,676 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 162,312 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 156,851 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 149,582 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 138,487 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

Fail 30 Aug 2016 138,487 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

Pass 11 Aug 2015 132,474 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 207,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 113,908 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 94,516 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 May 2012 94,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2011 73,242 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 73,242 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 65,663 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 55,199 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 55,199 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Aug 2008 44,606 miles

less than 3mm of tread on n/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2007 35,858 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 27,357 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 XMT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XMT, 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 XMT registered?

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

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