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BW03 FZP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,430 mi
Last recorded71,430 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 71,430 miles

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

o/s and n/s front inner brake pads look very low

Fail 13 Dec 2019 71,430 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s and n/s front inner brake pads look very low

Pass 15 Aug 2018 56,610 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 56,609 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 48,524 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 42,982 miles

Oil leak poss from auto box ()

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 42,981 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak poss from auto box ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 38,859 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 35,646 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

autobox oil leek

Pass 20 Jun 2014 35,010 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

auto gearbox leak

Fail 20 Jun 2014 35,010 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

auto gearbox leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 32,657 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 27,699 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 23,293 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 19,786 miles

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

advised front disc slight worn

Pass 4 Jun 2009 17,557 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 17,557 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 14,704 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 11,204 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 10,584 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 FZP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FZP, 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 FZP registered?

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

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