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BW03 VMJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

123,884 mi
Last recorded123,884 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 VMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 123,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 123,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe has corrosion

Fail 20 Dec 2024 123,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe has corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 122,042 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 122,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 120,520 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 118,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 116,342 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 113,601 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 113,593 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 111,196 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 111,196 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (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 1 Sep 2017 106,969 miles

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2016 99,667 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 99,667 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 92,075 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 92,075 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward facing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 84,472 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 79,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2012 74,981 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 71,392 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 71,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 64,708 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 57,106 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 49,518 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 44,351 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 37,932 miles

Offside Front 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 VMJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VMJ, 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 VMJ registered?

BW03 VMJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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