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BW03 AVG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,386 mi
Last recorded110,386 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 AVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 110,386 miles

Indicator switch faulty Indicators do not continue to operate without the switch being held in the 'on' position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 110,364 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer is fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty Indicators do not continue to operate without the switch being held in the 'on' position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 93,966 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 93,949 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 79,619 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

engine covers

Pass 26 Jun 2015 69,567 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

steering and suspension shows age related wear

Pass 4 Oct 2013 61,953 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 55,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 48,451 miles

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 2 Jul 2010 45,212 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 45,210 miles

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

Front brake discs wearing thin - soon require replacement.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 41,085 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 39,419 miles

both front castor bushes star to split

both front discs lipped

Pass 5 Jun 2007 37,203 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 31,322 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 AVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AVG, 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 AVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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