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BT03 NBF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,190 mi
Last recorded195,190 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 NBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 195,190 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 178,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 178,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 158,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2017 140,678 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section bandaged Slight leak (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to both flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 140,678 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both bulbs (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of both front to rears from tank area backwards (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section bandaged Slight leak (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to both flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake pads appear low

Pass 22 Mar 2016 115,161 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 104,921 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 104,921 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2014 98,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2014 98,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 85,269 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 85,050 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 59,399 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 55,566 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 49,916 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 47,750 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 46,903 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 46,903 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 38,590 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear brake discs corroded.

not checked underside of vehicle or top of engine correctly due to covers fitted.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 35,054 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 NBF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 NBF, 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 NBF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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