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LD03 BKJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,501 mi
Last recorded131,501 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 BKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 131,501 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides front arms (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wiper torn

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2018 131,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides front arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front wiper torn

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2017 123,913 miles

Body has slight corrosion 4 wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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 12 Apr 2016 122,616 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 121,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust front hanger broke

Fail 24 Apr 2015 121,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust front hanger broke

Pass 28 Apr 2014 119,466 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear hanger broke

Fail 25 Apr 2014 119,465 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear hanger broke

Pass 26 Apr 2013 117,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear hanger broke

Fail 25 Apr 2013 117,827 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear hanger broke

Pass 6 Apr 2012 115,862 miles

exhaust rear hanger broke

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2012 115,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear hanger broke

Pass 20 Apr 2011 112,841 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken, but system secure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Apr 2011 112,841 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken, but system secure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 106,793 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 100,641 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 92,907 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 92,907 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 79,621 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 61,789 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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LD03 BKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LD03 BKJ, 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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LD03 BKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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