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BW03 CSY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,188 mi
Last recorded88,188 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 CSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 88,188 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 86,677 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 85,884 miles

Front Nearside and Offside Tyres slightly cracking/perishing

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 85,467 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 85,466 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 84,752 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn uneven

Fail 19 Apr 2016 84,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn uneven

Pass 11 May 2015 82,056 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 74,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Mar 2014 74,036 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 67,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2012 61,069 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,622 miles

parking brake travel high

rear washer not working

wipers starting to smear

Pass 22 Mar 2010 46,071 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 38,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 32,368 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 32,368 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 28,095 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 18,747 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 CSY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CSY, 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 CSY registered?

BW03 CSY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is BW03 CSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 CSY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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