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BW03 CZA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

150,224 mi
Last recorded150,224 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 150,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 146,488 miles

Engine cover and plastic cover(s) fitted to underside.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play reaR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 146,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine cover and plastic cover(s) fitted to underside.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play reaR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 141,669 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2023 141,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2022 137,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 137,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 133,866 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2020 131,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 123,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2018 115,486 miles

Indicator switch is in poor condition, switches itself off, even in the straight ahead position

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on the inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 115,486 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Indicator switch is in poor condition, switches itself off, even in the straight ahead position

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on the inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 107,956 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 101,284 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 101,284 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 90,957 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 83,596 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 83,595 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)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 75,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 2 Feb 2012 67,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2011 58,340 miles

tested wet floor pans and engine pan fitted cover sills fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2009 43,699 miles

sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2008 35,751 miles

sill covers fitted

surface rust on exhaust

underbody covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2007 28,319 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 28,319 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre on wear limits

surface rust on exhaust

unable to check outer sills due to covers

underbody covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2006 20,648 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 CZA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CZA, 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 CZA registered?

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

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