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BT03 BWX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

165,349 mi
Last recorded165,349 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 BWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 165,349 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 165,335 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 159,335 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 159,335 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 151,348 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 151,348 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen dirty lense (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 143,469 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 135,248 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 125,669 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 125,669 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 118,062 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 110,247 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 2 Aug 2013 110,247 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 9 Aug 2012 97,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 97,288 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 85,707 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 85,707 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 70,640 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 56,945 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 45,467 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 32,194 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 21,615 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 21,612 miles

Offside Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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 BWX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BWX, 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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BT03 BWX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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