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BT03 SGV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,760 mi
Last recorded160,760 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 160,760 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 160,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 153,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 153,290 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 147,431 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 147,267 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 139,578 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 139,557 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 139,452 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 132,217 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 120,096 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

nothing emitted on emissions test

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2016 119,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

nothing emitted on emissions test

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2015 111,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside droplink

Pass 28 Aug 2014 100,618 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 93,537 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 84,355 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SRS light on

Pass 9 Sep 2011 79,432 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 72,221 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 62,481 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 52,346 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 43,557 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 43,393 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 30,144 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 30,128 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 SGV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SGV, 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 SGV registered?

BT03 SGV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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