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BW03 AKJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,991 mi
Last recorded147,991 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2014 147,991 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 147,991 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 138,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Jul 2012 132,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 31 Mar 2011 122,820 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 122,820 miles

Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 113,927 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 105,547 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 105,547 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 94,337 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 86,339 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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BW03 AKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AKJ, 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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What year was BW03 AKJ registered?

BW03 AKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is BW03 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 AKJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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