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BV03 NEY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,653 mi
Last recorded107,653 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 NEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 107,653 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 107,653 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 105,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 105,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 104,024 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 103,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 101,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 97,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 97,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 94,104 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 90,497 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket snapped.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 87,999 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 81,236 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 70,315 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 70,315 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 58,037 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 28,086 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 26,541 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 26,541 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 21,356 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 NEY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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