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BV03 BXA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,311 mi
Last recorded88,311 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 BXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 88,311 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 88,311 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 85,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged starting to fade (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 85,531 miles

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

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged starting to fade (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 83,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 79,763 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 74,046 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2018 74,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 67,937 miles

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

gear box oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2016 63,741 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 59,617 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 54,241 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 54,087 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 49,502 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 44,276 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 37,095 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 29,207 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 25,287 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 21,575 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 17,389 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 14,040 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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BV03 BXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BV03 BXA, 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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BV03 BXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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