MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,949 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sill covers fitted
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
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
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
exhaust hangers deteriorating
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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