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BD53 WJJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

124,200 mi
Last recorded124,200 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 WJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 124,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 124,168 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 124,168 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 121,803 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 120,695 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 120,695 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 116,362 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front wipers smeary

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2017 113,698 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 112,653 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 111,386 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 109,413 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 105,422 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 97,128 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 84,892 miles

age cracking on both front lower castor arm bushes

heavy wear on o/s/f tyre edge

long parking brake travel

play in n/s/f castor arm outer ball joint and boot split.Will need attention soon

wiper blades smear

Fail 8 Feb 2011 84,887 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

age cracking on both front lower castor arm bushes

heavy wear on o/s/f tyre edge

long parking brake travel

play in n/s/f castor arm outer ball joint and boot split.Will need attention soon

wiper blades smear

Pass 10 Feb 2010 71,562 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 61,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs worn

Pass 21 Feb 2008 47,608 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 47,608 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 28,433 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 27,939 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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BD53 WJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BD53 WJJ, 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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BD53 WJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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