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BW03 DXT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2018

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage repeater lamp (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (7.1.2)

E.M.L on dashboard.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 92,386 miles

engine mil light on

Fail 30 Sep 2015 92,386 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine mil light on

Pass 15 Aug 2014 86,043 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2013 81,467 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 81,148 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 78,509 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 64,320 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 51,334 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 39,633 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 26,281 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 25,319 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 16,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cuts in nearside rear tyre cords not visable

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 DXT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DXT, 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 DXT registered?

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

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The MOT history for BW03 DXT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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