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DE03 BBU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,342 mi
Last recorded168,342 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 BBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 168,342 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 168,335 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 160,740 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 151,919 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 151,917 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 144,340 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 136,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2012 136,667 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

indicator stalk faulty

Pass 10 Feb 2011 128,808 miles

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

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

very slight play o/s/f suspension.

Fail 10 Feb 2011 128,798 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

very slight play o/s/f suspension.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 120,924 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 120,919 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear exhaust pipe mounting bracket (before back box) slightly corroded

strong smell of fuel under car!

Pass 18 Feb 2009 112,356 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 105,432 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 96,326 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 75,069 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 BBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BBU, 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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DE03 BBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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