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BW03 VEP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,059 mi
Last recorded111,059 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 111,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear light damage on the door

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 106,729 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 106,697 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 100,089 miles

oil leakage

Pass 9 Jul 2016 95,875 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 95,875 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 194,980 miles

rear brake small brake bind

Pass 20 Aug 2013 183,569 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 183,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 174,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 166,053 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2010 156,876 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 146,942 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 146,942 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 138,289 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 138,255 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 132,261 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 97,181 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 VEP 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 72.2%.

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 VEP, 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 VEP registered?

BW03 VEP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 August 2003.

Is BW03 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 VEP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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