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BT03 AOU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,194 mi
Last recorded147,194 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 AOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 147,194 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2012 147,194 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 145,915 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside repeater lens broken

Fail 22 Aug 2012 145,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside repeater lens broken

Pass 22 Sep 2011 134,191 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 105,058 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 98,653 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 98,653 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 81,625 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 81,424 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 71,103 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 59,023 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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BT03 AOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AOU, 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 AOU registered?

BT03 AOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is BT03 AOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 AOU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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