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BT03 SKJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,966 mi
Last recorded99,966 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 SKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 99,966 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside indicator warning lamp stays lit

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2022 96,267 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

coolant level warning light on,level ok

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2022 96,237 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

coolant level warning light on,level ok

Pass 22 Oct 2020 93,325 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 90,543 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 87,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 17 Jan 2018 87,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 14 Oct 2016 81,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 11 Oct 2016 81,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 12 Sep 2015 78,324 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

fuel smell and damp under tray but no visual leaks

Fail 9 Sep 2015 78,282 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

fuel smell and damp under tray but no visual leaks

Pass 22 Jul 2014 74,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2013 70,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil/fluid leak ?

Pass 15 Sep 2011 62,664 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 55,188 miles

front brakes out of balance slightly=30kg=15%.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 51,608 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 46,951 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 31,721 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 25,777 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 25,763 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 SKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SKJ, 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 SKJ registered?

BT03 SKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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