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BW03 XSR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,358 mi
Last recorded67,358 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 67,358 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 64,309 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 58,190 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 52,792 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 51,224 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers deteriorated

mulit-function indicator/wiper/washer/main beam switch feels worn

Pass 23 Oct 2013 50,413 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 50,412 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 46,340 miles

Airbag warning light on

ESP light on

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 39,557 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust has a broken mount but sysyem still suppoted

Fail 23 Sep 2011 39,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

worning lamp's to dash and LCD display

Do Not hang objects from centre mirror

Pass 3 Sep 2010 34,143 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 29,691 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

air bag/srs warning light on

front brake pads approx half worn

nearside rear tyre getting low

plastic outer sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to all brake discs

vehicle has been in heavy accident to nearside rear badly repaired

Fail 30 Jul 2009 29,678 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

air bag/srs warning light on

front brake pads approx half worn

nearside rear tyre getting low

plastic outer sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to all brake discs

vehicle has been in heavy accident to nearside rear badly repaired

Pass 26 Sep 2007 23,770 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 23,650 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2006 16,011 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 15,038 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 XSR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XSR, 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 XSR registered?

BW03 XSR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 August 2003.

Is BW03 XSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 XSR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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