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BT03 AOK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,749 mi
Last recorded154,749 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 AOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 154,749 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 141,601 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2016 124,532 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 124,532 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2015 117,589 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 108,384 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 108,384 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 97,974 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 88,855 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 28 May 2012 88,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 79,981 miles

cut in n/s/f outer sidewall of tyre but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Fail 6 Jun 2011 79,977 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

cut in n/s/f outer sidewall of tyre but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Pass 7 Jun 2010 66,901 miles

n/s/f tyre has small cut in the outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply/cords

the hand brake travel is getting long

Pass 11 Jun 2009 53,712 miles

both front tyres have cuts in outer sidewalls but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

hand brake travel getting long

Fail 10 Jun 2009 53,665 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres have cuts in outer sidewalls but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

hand brake travel getting long

Pass 14 Jun 2008 47,718 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 41,743 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 41,675 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2006 32,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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BT03 AOK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BT03 AOK, 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 BT03 AOK registered?

BT03 AOK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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