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BT03 XXP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,061 mi
Last recorded148,061 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 XXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 148,061 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 148,061 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 143,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear both sides wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2019 143,458 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 131,842 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 119,274 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2016 109,847 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 May 2016 109,847 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 105,181 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 105,181 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 99,561 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

rear registration plate slightly delaminated

Pass 10 May 2013 92,096 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s side repeater lense cracked

Pass 2 May 2012 85,583 miles

NSF tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 78,463 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 69,802 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 May 2010 69,802 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 61,235 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 53,229 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 43,785 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 32,444 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 XXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 XXP, 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 XXP registered?

BT03 XXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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