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BT03 SGY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,101 mi
Last recorded119,101 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 SGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 119,101 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 102,558 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 85,980 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 132,678 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 76,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 76,668 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 SGY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SGY, 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 SGY registered?

BT03 SGY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is BT03 SGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 SGY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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