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BT03 XXR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,052 mi
Last recorded135,052 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 XXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 135,052 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 135,052 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 126,954 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 195,175 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 195,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 170,024 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 91,395 miles

brake pipes gressed

Pass 8 Jul 2010 84,602 miles

n/s/f trye has cuts to side wall not to cords

o/s/r seat belt not tested due to car seat fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2010 84,537 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

n/s/f trye has cuts to side wall not to cords

o/s/r seat belt not tested due to car seat fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2009 77,179 miles

front number plate damaged

most brake pipes corroding

osr seat belt not tested properly due to child seat fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2008 70,134 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 62,881 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 62,881 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 53,278 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 XXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT03 XXR registered?

BT03 XXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is BT03 XXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 XXR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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