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BW03 DYJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,148 mi
Last recorded90,148 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 90,148 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all off them (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 90,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all off them (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 83,780 miles

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

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

Rear both rear suspension arm corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2018 75,816 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 72,021 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 67,708 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both rear and front arm bushes are weak (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 63,887 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 60,398 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 57,146 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 44,687 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 40,013 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 40,012 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 37,803 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 33,753 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 29,623 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 23,071 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 17,687 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 DYJ 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 88.2%.

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 DYJ, 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 DYJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for BW03 DYJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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