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BW03 CYF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,438 mi
Last recorded47,438 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 CYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 47,438 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 46,014 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 43,990 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 42,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 40,614 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 37,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 34,879 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 32,710 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 30,616 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 28,558 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 25,661 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 22,757 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 22,757 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 20,951 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 20,951 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 16,559 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 11,900 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 9,131 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 6,576 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 65 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 CYF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW03 CYF registered?

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

Is BW03 CYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 CYF shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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