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EU03 BYL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

51,977 mi
Last recorded51,977 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 BYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 51,977 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine / gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 51,977 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine / gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 48,437 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 44,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 41,069 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 41,069 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 38,714 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 32,420 miles

High level brake light lens cracked.

Nearside Rear Inertia reel rough but still extends and retracts.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 32,420 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

High level brake light lens cracked.

Nearside Rear Inertia reel rough but still extends and retracts.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 28,566 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 28,566 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 25,289 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 25,289 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 24,709 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 24,709 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2013 21,814 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 21,740 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

impact damage to n/s/f bumper

n/s/f wiper splitting

Pass 19 Apr 2012 20,025 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/f tyre perished excessively

Pass 26 Apr 2011 18,049 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 16,249 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 14,134 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 12,427 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 10,112 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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EU03 BYL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EU03 BYL, 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 EU03 BYL registered?

EU03 BYL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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