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BT03 KXY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

68,277 mi
Last recorded68,277 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 KXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 68,277 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jul 2023 66,391 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 64,732 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 61,952 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 59,199 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 54,815 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 50,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 45,382 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jun 2016 41,390 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 41,390 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low bothside (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 38,064 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 33,020 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 30,149 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 29,266 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 28,197 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 26,988 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 26,064 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 23,959 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 20,704 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 15,624 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 KXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KXY, 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 KXY registered?

BT03 KXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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