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BG03 YJN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,723 mi
Last recorded90,723 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 YJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 90,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 90,723 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 90,663 miles

engine management light illuminated

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2017 85,693 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes corroded

slight corrosion underneath

slight play in front wheels

Fail 7 Apr 2017 85,693 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes corroded

slight corrosion underneath

slight play in front wheels

Pass 6 Jan 2016 77,682 miles

nearside front roadwheel of different type

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 70,566 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

glow plug light on dash

Fail 5 Jan 2015 70,566 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

glow plug light on dash

Pass 2 Oct 2013 61,338 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 57,632 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 51,206 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 51,168 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 45,540 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 45,540 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 38,670 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 38,670 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 34,177 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 34,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 Apr 2008 30,087 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 24,914 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 20,300 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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BG03 YJN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BG03 YJN, 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 BG03 YJN registered?

BG03 YJN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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