MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,859 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn round inner edge
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn round inner edge
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn round inner edge
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn round inner edge
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear is cracked and perishing
Nearside Rear tyre is perishing
Offside Rear tyre valve is perishing
Brake pad wear indicator illuminated
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust mounting snapped
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust bracket snapped
nearside rear tyre cracked and perished
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise nsf tyre worn outside edge advise visual check of nsr seat belt child seat fitted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
advise nsf tyre worn outside edge advise visual check of nsr seat belt child seat fitted
advise small crack front num plate advise n/s/f tyre slightly worn inside edge
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BW03 VFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 VFG, 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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BW03 VFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 2003.
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