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FR03 BBU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,560 mi
Last recorded99,560 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR03 BBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 99,560 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 99,560 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 99,756 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 94,780 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 92,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance nearside and offside (1.4.A.2e)

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 15 Dec 2015 88,481 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance nearside and offside (1.4.A.2e)

nearside fog light not working

nearside front wing damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2015 88,481 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance nearside and offside (1.4.A.2e)

nearside fog light not working

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2014 82,812 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 77,284 miles

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

indicuoter switch slightly worn

Fail 8 Oct 2013 77,272 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

indicuoter switch slightly worn

Pass 8 Oct 2012 71,149 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 65,085 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 53,384 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jun 2009 40,960 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 40,088 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

engine management light on

exhaust front pipe mounting cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2008 72,492 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 58,977 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 45,182 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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FR03 BBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FR03 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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What year was FR03 BBU registered?

FR03 BBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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