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BX03 TCV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

107,753 mi
Last recorded107,753 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 TCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 107,753 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 98,653 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Sep 2024 98,653 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 88,042 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 79,371 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Sep 2021 72,048 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 64,258 miles

n/s/f shocker leaking

o/s/r tyre badly cracked

Fail 11 Sep 2020 64,258 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f shocker leaking

o/s/r tyre badly cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2019 60,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 56,935 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 53,065 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 49,838 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 46,925 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 43,708 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 43,708 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 38,993 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 38,993 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 35,699 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 35,599 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 35,599 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 34,440 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 32,024 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 29,254 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 25,531 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 21,759 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 16,720 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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BX03 TCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 TCV, 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 BX03 TCV registered?

BX03 TCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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