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BW03 XTJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,146 mi
Last recorded164,146 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 XTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 164,146 miles

Central exhaust clamp cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 195/65/15 91v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover&under tray fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2015 160,051 miles

Centre exhust clamp cracked

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 159,919 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exhust clamp cracked

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 152,645 miles

both front brake pipes corroded.

front and rear subframes and components generally corroded.

front wipers poor.

Fail 6 Dec 2014 152,645 miles

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

both front brake pipes corroded.

front and rear subframes and components generally corroded.

front wipers poor.

Pass 16 Nov 2013 145,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all flexi-brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2013 145,623 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all flexi-brake hose ferrules corroded

n/s/r coil spring possibly broken

Pass 9 Nov 2012 144,007 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 143,584 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 142,371 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 139,870 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 137,159 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 134,336 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 106,220 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 XTJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 XTJ, 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 XTJ registered?

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

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