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BX03 RZU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,175 mi
Last recorded89,175 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 RZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 89,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 89,116 miles

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))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.8mm and worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 86,459 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 86,458 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 82,665 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre low on both edges

Nearside Rear tyre low on both edges

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 78,189 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 74,627 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 74,627 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 71,672 miles

O/S/F jacking point missing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 68,212 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 64,828 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 57,829 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 57,788 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2011 51,567 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 47,186 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 42,049 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 42,049 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 35,678 miles

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

offside front jacking point - rubber missing

Pass 18 Dec 2006 26,996 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills

plastic under trays fitted

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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BX03 RZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BX03 RZU, 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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BX03 RZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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