MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,424 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened floor/subframe and suspension componants corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated sticking and will not release properly (1.1.6 (d))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached as marked (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened floor/subframe and suspension componants corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak
Plastic undertrays fitted to underside
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR suspension areas corroded, will require attention! (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak
Plastic undertrays fitted to underside
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR suspension areas corroded, will require attention! (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Gearbox oil leak
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR spring mount areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Gearbox oil leak
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR spring mount areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded NSR and OSR (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipes coated with rustproofing
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Plastic covers fitted to vehicle underside
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR (2.4.G.1)
Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Plastic covers fitted to vehicle underside
oil leak
Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Plastic covers fitted to vehicle underside
oil leak
NSR and OSR upper suspension arms have surface corrosion, but not affecting function
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake pipes have light corrosion
oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
NSR and OSR upper suspension arms have surface corrosion, but not affecting function
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake pipes have light corrosion
oil leak
Oil leak
both rear wheels slightly binding
underbody brake pipes have surface corrosion in areas
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear wheels slightly binding
underbody brake pipes have surface corrosion in areas
both rear wheels slightly binding
slight play in nearside front track rod end
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear wheels slightly binding
slight play in nearside front track rod end
number plates not to legal requirements
parking brake slow to release
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BT03 XXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 XXJ, 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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BT03 XXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.
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