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BW03 DEU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,431 mi
Last recorded131,431 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 131,431 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2018 118,976 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 118,975 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 99,765 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 99,552 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 99,076 miles

o/s/f tyre low inner edge +n/s/f tyre low outer edge ++n/s/r tyrejust legal

Pass 10 Apr 2014 93,472 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 74,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Transmission dipstick missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 74,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Transmission dipstick missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2011 57,573 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 57,571 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 52,810 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 47,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 42,137 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside front inner rack end slight play

Pass 20 Aug 2007 34,805 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 34,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,231 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 DEU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DEU, 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 DEU registered?

BW03 DEU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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