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BW03 DPZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,949 mi
Last recorded122,949 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2018 122,949 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides. (3.5.1i)

Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)

Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both sides. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides. (3.6.B.2c)

sign of leak from fuel filter.

Pass 21 Feb 2017 110,001 miles

corrosion under body and rear suspension components

nfs and off lower arms front worn and cracked inner bushes

nfs fog light insecure

nfs tyre bald edges 205 55 r16

nfs tyre damaged inner wall

Fail 18 Feb 2017 109,969 miles

Offside Front Outer Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm lower ball joint boot (2.4.G.2)

nfs tyre damaged inner wall

corrosion under body and rear suspension components

nfs and off lower arms front worn and cracked inner bushes

nfs fog light insecure

nfs tyre bald edges 205 55 r16

Pass 18 Feb 2016 104,333 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 101,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2015 101,585 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 97,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2013 91,587 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2013 91,585 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r seatbelt needs attention

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2012 81,187 miles

N/s wiper starting to split

N/s/f tyre sidewall cut

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

Rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 3 Feb 2011 72,201 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 72,198 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 63,743 miles

exhaust hangers deteriorating

Pass 12 Dec 2008 53,578 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 44,145 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 33,314 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 33,314 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 DPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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