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BW03 AHD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,675 mi
Last recorded90,675 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 AHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 90,675 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 90,675 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 78,089 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 78,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 76,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2015 76,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2014 73,704 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 71,470 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 69,106 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 69,097 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2011 66,866 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 64,937 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 61,926 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 55,965 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 48,130 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 39,329 miles

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

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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BW03 AHD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BW03 AHD, 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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BW03 AHD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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