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BW03 CWM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

179,429 mi
Last recorded179,429 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 179,429 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 169,034 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 157,916 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 157,916 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 150,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 139,695 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 139,695 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 124,969 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 99,473 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 99,473 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 72,198 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 51,777 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 42,838 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 CWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CWM, 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 CWM registered?

BW03 CWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is BW03 CWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 CWM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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