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BW03 UOD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

165,929 mi
Last recorded165,929 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 UOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 165,929 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre and valve deteriorated

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and valve slightly deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 159,262 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 153,448 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 148,041 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 141,602 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 125,784 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 111,570 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 88,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 84,602 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 65,684 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 65,684 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

OIL LEAK FROM REAR OFF VEHICLE

Pass 24 Apr 2009 55,644 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 37,734 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 14,697 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 UOD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UOD, 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 UOD registered?

BW03 UOD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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