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BW03 FZH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,186 mi
Last recorded80,186 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 FZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 80,186 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 79,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 74,341 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 69,325 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 65,039 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 61,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 61,993 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 57,646 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 53,567 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 49,132 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 44,806 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 39,248 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 38,719 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 38,071 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 37,030 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 37,030 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2012 36,044 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 34,047 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 31,197 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 28,801 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 24,072 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 19,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

light cracking on 2 front tyre treads.

Pass 22 May 2007 19,052 miles

light cracking on 2 front tyre treads.

Pass 22 May 2006 13,907 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 FZH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW03 FZH registered?

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

Is BW03 FZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 FZH shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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