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BL03 WVB

2003 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,807 mi
Last recorded111,807 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C 32074,933 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 WVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 111,807 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 109,492 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play in it.

both rear wheel arches corroded.

middle exhaust bracket broken.

Fail 6 Sep 2016 109,492 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play in it.

both rear wheel arches corroded.

middle exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 107,671 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 107,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner outer edge worn (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 105,708 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 105,708 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 103,085 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 103,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 87,846 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 97,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake warning light on

Pass 19 Nov 2011 94,412 miles

noise from suspension over bumps - unable to locate play

noise located to deboding of osf tie arm bush - not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 19 Nov 2011

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

coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

noise from suspension over bumps - unable to locate play

Pass 2 Dec 2010 88,215 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 88,215 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 85,483 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 78,605 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 78,507 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 70,344 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 62,734 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 43,330 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 39,385 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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BL03 WVB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 74,933 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 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL03 WVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL03 WVB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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