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BT03 BXL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,206 mi
Last recorded101,206 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 BXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 101,206 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 101,206 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 98,647 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 91,072 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 84,125 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 78,466 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 68,801 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 63,414 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

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

Pad warning light on

Run flat damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2010 58,180 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

horn not in a very good working order

Pass 2 Jul 2009 53,021 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 47,712 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 47,712 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 21 May 2007 38,382 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 26,291 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 BXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BXL, 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 BXL registered?

BT03 BXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is BT03 BXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 BXL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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