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BV03 BXD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,239 mi
Last recorded127,239 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 BXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 127,239 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 119,391 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 118,596 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 110,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 97,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 88,749 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 88,749 miles

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

battery warning light on

Pass 30 Aug 2013 81,885 miles

Battery/Alternator Warning Light On.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Glow Plug Warning Light On.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2013 81,878 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Battery/Alternator Warning Light On.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Glow Plug Warning Light On.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 67,628 miles

glowplug light on

Fail 9 Mar 2012 67,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

glowplug light on

Pass 2 Mar 2011 58,968 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 58,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 51,390 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 44,177 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 37,197 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 31,222 miles

Both front tyres just legal and will need replacing soon.

Pass 16 Feb 2006 23,401 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 BXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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