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DE03 BBN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

72,722 mi
Last recorded72,722 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 BBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 72,722 miles

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

rear sills corroded

rear subframe corroded

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2023 65,027 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear sills corroded

underbody covers front to rear preventing full inspection underbody maybe corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2023 65,027 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement squeaking noise may need further checks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear sills corroded

underbody covers front to rear preventing full inspection underbody maybe corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2022 64,122 miles

Nearside Rear suspension noisy but no play found .

Fail 21 Mar 2022 64,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Torques arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Torques arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear suspension noisy but no play found .

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Torques arm ball joint cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 63,422 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 63,021 miles

Front Engine very noisy when revved,

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Making odd noise from nearside rear, upper,

Pass 25 Mar 2019 61,691 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Offside door mirror not clear

Fail 21 Mar 2019 61,689 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Offside door mirror not clear

Pass 16 Mar 2018 60,038 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 60,038 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 57,731 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 55,499 miles

Glow plug light on

Fail 17 Mar 2016 55,499 miles

Glow plug light on

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 53,123 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 49,612 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 49,612 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 46,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2013 46,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 43,406 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 43,402 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 39,935 miles

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

o/s/f/ tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2010 35,642 miles

n/s/f wiper rubber adrift

o/s/f lower ball joint boot split

Pass 30 Mar 2009 31,608 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,196 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 22,099 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 18,890 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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DE03 BBN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DE03 BBN, 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 DE03 BBN registered?

DE03 BBN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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