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BW03 VJK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,903 mi
Last recorded137,903 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 VJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 137,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

indicator stalk doesn't stay in position for right indication

Fail 13 Sep 2016 137,899 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

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

indicator stalk doesn't stay in position for right indication

Pass 19 Dec 2015 127,144 miles

n/s front brake pipe corroded

n/s rear brake pipe corroded

n/s rear tyre close to legal limit

o/s rear brake pipe corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2015 127,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

n/s front brake pipe corroded

n/s rear brake pipe corroded

n/s rear tyre close to legal limit

o/s rear brake pipe corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 115,179 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 115,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 46,620 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 46,620 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 43,647 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 38,404 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 32,367 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)

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 VJK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 VJK, 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 VJK registered?

BW03 VJK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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