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BJ03 SYY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,269 mi
Last recorded70,269 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 SYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 70,269 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 61,962 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

all tyre valves are slightly perished

exhaust system is corroded and mid exhaust hanger is missing

noise from rear wheel when rotated might be from park bake

Fail 30 Dec 2015 61,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (front arm) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

all tyre valves are slightly perished

exhaust system is corroded and mid exhaust hanger is missing

noise from rear wheel when rotated might be from park bake

Pass 17 Dec 2014 57,872 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2013 55,986 miles

exhaust hanging bracket corroded through at weld

Fail 21 Dec 2013 55,986 miles

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

exhaust hanging bracket corroded through at weld

Pass 10 Jan 2013 52,119 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 52,112 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2012 48,829 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 44,525 miles

bullet hole on screen on the n/s

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Dec 2009 38,967 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 33,932 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 30,137 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,655 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 23,654 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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BJ03 SYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BJ03 SYY, 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 BJ03 SYY registered?

BJ03 SYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 SYY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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