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K6 BMP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

127,243 mi
Last recorded127,243 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 BMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 127,243 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 127,243 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 121,043 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 116,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 106,470 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 102,796 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 100,391 miles

Rear both wheel arches corroding

centre exhaust leaking . clamp deteriorating

rear brake pipes corroding

underbody covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2019 99,148 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside rear brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside & offside rear wheel arches corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2018 94,893 miles

Central Rear exhaust clamp deteriorating

Rear brake pipes corroding

engine and underbody covers fitted

rear wheel arches corroding but have no sharp edges

Pass 11 Aug 2017 91,459 miles

Central exhaust joint/clamp corroded leaking

covers fitted

rear brake pipes corroding

rear wheel arches corrding

Pass 12 Aug 2016 87,880 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 85,981 miles

upper & lower engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 83,172 miles

Corrosion to nearside and offside rear wheel arches, nearside and offside rear floor pans.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2014 83,169 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to nearside and offside rear wheel arches, nearside and offside rear floor pans.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 79,266 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 71,284 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 64,029 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 55,368 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 46,462 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 38,339 miles

rear number plate slightly faded

slight movement offside front hub area

slight travel parking brake

Pass 16 Aug 2007 30,386 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 22,415 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 22,415 miles

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

o/s/r tyre tread on depth warning markers. †o/s/f tread low at edges.

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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K6 BMP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 K6 BMP, 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 K6 BMP registered?

K6 BMP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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