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BF53 SSJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,214 mi
Last recorded70,214 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 SSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 70,214 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs pitting on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi brake hoses showing signs of perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 68,873 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 68,727 miles

n/s/f brake pipe light corrosion

o/s/f brake pipe light corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2023 67,220 miles

anti roll bar slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 65,969 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 64,585 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 62,754 miles

Slight Exhaust baffle rattle due to corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2019 62,109 miles

broken baffle in exhaust.(rattling)

Pass 14 Jan 2019 61,315 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 58,460 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2017 56,410 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 53,153 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 53,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 52,037 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 52,037 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 45,200 miles

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

osr tyre showing cracks in tread

Pass 23 Aug 2013 42,600 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 42,537 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 39,487 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,475 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 33,782 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 33,782 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 33,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

unable to check underside of vehicle plastic covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2009 31,786 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 31,786 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 20,289 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 14,635 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 14,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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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BF53 SSJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF53 SSJ, 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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BF53 SSJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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