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D16 BBB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,572 mi
Last recorded134,572 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 BBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 134,572 miles

glow plug lamp on

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion all over underside

Fail 26 Jun 2025 134,564 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive dense black smoke being emitted from exhaust on acceleration (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front brake heat shield insecure

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

glow plug lamp illuminated

rear subframe, floor and suspension arms corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2021 134,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play 2nd of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 134,535 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play 2nd one of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Nov 2020 134,535 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splitting 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play 2nd one of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2019 134,519 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play 2nd one of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Fail 26 Nov 2019 134,516 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour part of lense damaged,showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play 2nd one of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 117,824 miles

Slight run-out on rear brakes

Pass 23 Mar 2016 112,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 105,824 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 99,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 99,119 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 92,733 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 87,357 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 80,420 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 75,900 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 68,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 60,457 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 52,534 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 39,725 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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D16 BBB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D16 BBB, 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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D16 BBB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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