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BT03 FAM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,910 mi
Last recorded126,910 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 126,910 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 123,041 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 122,893 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 115,830 miles

Nearside Front Jacking pad missing

Nearside Front Sill cover damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2016 109,878 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front jacking pad missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front outer plastic sill cover split

Fail 20 Jun 2016 109,878 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front jacking pad missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front outer plastic sill cover split

Pass 26 Jun 2015 102,781 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 89,907 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 73,994 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 68,252 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2011 60,515 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 54,641 miles

slight play n/s/f steering

Pass 30 May 2009 46,870 miles

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 30 May 2009 46,870 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 14 Jun 2008 39,882 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Jun 2007 31,621 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 23,958 miles

cut osf tyre /osr indicator jusf showing white /all tyres slight cracking /cut nsf tyre side wall/osr getting low

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 FAM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FAM, 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 FAM registered?

BT03 FAM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is BT03 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 FAM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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