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BP03 ZVN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

198,532 mi
Last recorded198,532 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 ZVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 198,532 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 186,461 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 175,992 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 175,910 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 165,326 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 165,323 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 157,141 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 148,247 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 148,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 137,117 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 126,442 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 109,720 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 29 Aug 2008 94,596 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 78,362 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 78,362 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 56,463 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 56,463 miles

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

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 ZVN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BP03 ZVN registered?

BP03 ZVN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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