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FR03 BVY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,075 mi
Last recorded175,075 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR03 BVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 175,075 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 172,298 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 172,298 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 166,127 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 161,518 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 149,047 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 138,206 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 138,145 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 125,408 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 108,140 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 108,140 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 106,108 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 100,556 miles

both rear brake pipes showing corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2011 100,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c) DANGEROUS

both rear brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2010 90,890 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 76,518 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 59,580 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 59,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 47,945 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 38,508 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 BVY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BVY, 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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FR03 BVY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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