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BW03 UNY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,542 mi
Last recorded191,542 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 UNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 191,542 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 191,542 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 186,594 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 186,590 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 181,406 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 181,405 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2014 170,500 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 157,917 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 157,917 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2012 146,161 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 134,646 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 134,646 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 122,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2010 122,144 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 110,021 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 99,084 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 90,001 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 69,066 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 UNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UNY, 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 UNY registered?

BW03 UNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is BW03 UNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 UNY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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