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BT03 BXA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,155 mi
Last recorded127,155 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 BXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 127,155 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 121,126 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 113,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 98,200 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2010 98,200 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front 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 16 Mar 2009 75,312 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 46,057 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 38,486 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 27,968 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 BXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BT03 BXA, 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 BXA registered?

BT03 BXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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