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BT03 SKK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,973 mi
Last recorded102,973 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 SKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 102,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 102,968 miles

Emissions not tested black smoke (7.3.A.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 92,127 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 92,127 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 92,099 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom arms (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed and corroded (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.3.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 86,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 86,390 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2014 82,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 82,421 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 78,257 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 78,257 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 136,048 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 136,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 117,333 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 84,079 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 84,079 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 57,562 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 50,844 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 38,039 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 38,008 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 28,335 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 SKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SKK, 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 SKK registered?

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

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