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BW03 CZB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,409 mi
Last recorded70,409 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 CZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 70,409 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2025 70,409 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 69,584 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 68,696 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 67,307 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 66,044 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 66,044 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 64,887 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 63,748 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 62,793 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 61,892 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 61,043 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 60,644 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 60,336 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 59,986 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 59,710 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 58,960 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 58,261 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 54,099 miles

Oil leak

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine and underbody covers fitted

rear no plate deteriorated

slight travel on parking brake

Fail 11 Jun 2009 54,097 miles

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

Oil leak

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine and underbody covers fitted

rear no plate deteriorated

slight travel on parking brake

Pass 19 Jun 2008 48,935 miles

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

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

can't check oil level electronic

can't check sills fuklly kit fitted

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2007 37,965 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 23,769 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 CZB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CZB, 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 CZB registered?

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

Is BW03 CZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 CZB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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