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BD03 BUJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,677 mi
Last recorded115,677 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 BUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 115,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower/Rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 103,668 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 85,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jun 2017 67,364 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 48,984 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 48,371 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 32,460 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 30,785 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 29,447 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 29,331 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 29,328 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 27,618 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 25,414 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 25,413 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 22,967 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 20,493 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 18,664 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 16,499 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 13,069 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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BD03 BUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BD03 BUJ, 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 BD03 BUJ registered?

BD03 BUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is BD03 BUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 BUJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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