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BT03 SKU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,070 mi
Last recorded160,070 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 160,070 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 159,573 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 150,838 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both D bush on rear anti roll bar worn

flashers go off after short period?

n/s wiper blade noisey

o/s/f front arm outer joint rubber deteriorated

o/s/f link rod upper joint rubber deteriorated

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2015 150,838 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both D bush on rear anti roll bar worn

flashers go off after short period?

n/s wiper blade noisey

o/s/f front arm outer joint rubber deteriorated

o/s/f link rod upper joint rubber deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2014 144,078 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 144,075 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 137,696 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 137,688 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 115,611 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 115,611 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 103,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 91,827 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 91,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 74,175 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 13 Oct 2006 48,756 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 SKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SKU, 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 SKU registered?

BT03 SKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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