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BW03 VFG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

193,859 mi
Last recorded193,859 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 VFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2021 193,859 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 190,015 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 190,015 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 182,702 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 182,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 172,900 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 172,900 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 161,677 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 161,677 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 156,042 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 156,042 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 149,006 miles

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust mounting snapped

Pass 28 Aug 2013 141,107 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust bracket snapped

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 24 Aug 2012 132,852 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 132,851 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 123,875 miles

advise nsf tyre worn outside edge advise visual check of nsr seat belt child seat fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2011 123,875 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 111,641 miles

advise small crack front num plate advise n/s/f tyre slightly worn inside edge

Pass 26 Aug 2009 94,384 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 77,944 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 59,263 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 50,260 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 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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