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BW03 VDC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,865 mi
Last recorded91,865 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 91,865 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 81,257 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 76,715 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and close to shocker on lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 76,610 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and close to shocker on lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 75,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 75,416 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 71,878 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 70,643 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 70,643 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 68,236 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 68,236 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 62,881 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 59,266 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 54,309 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,943 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 45,992 miles

Nearside rear ABS wire rubbing on anti-roll bar link rod

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Aug 2009 40,057 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Aug 2008 34,706 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,886 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 20,686 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 VDC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VDC, 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 VDC registered?

BW03 VDC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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