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BJ03 SYZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,993 mi
Last recorded126,993 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 SYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 126,993 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 126,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 112,630 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 101,111 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 100,315 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 96,581 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 96,581 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 93,310 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 89,449 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 89,449 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 86,220 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 81,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 78,683 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 74,075 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 68,633 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 64,274 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 58,565 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 51,479 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 44,608 miles

long parking brake travel

Pass 13 Mar 2007 37,105 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 29,007 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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BJ03 SYZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SYZ, 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 SYZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ03 SYZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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