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BJ03 TBZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,515 mi
Last recorded105,515 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 TBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 105,515 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s both have worn edges close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer close to excess advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area has covers, suspect cam covers gaskets (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has deep surface corrosion also suspension rear multi links have deep surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

display giving bulb warning at rear all are working at time of test

forward rear exhaust hanger broken however exhaust is still secure

rear fuel pipe ferules have some corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2018 105,426 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn central (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s both have worn edges close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area has covers, suspect cam covers gaskets (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has deep surface corrosion also suspension rear multi links have deep surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

display giving bulb warning at rear all are working at time of test

forward rear exhaust hanger broken however exhaust is still secure

rear fuel pipe ferules have some corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2017 94,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)

front offside indicators side repeaters lamps faded

front offside lower fog lamp lens damaged

front tyres inner edges worn

rear number plate deteriorated

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2016 84,063 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate deteriorated

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2016 83,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate deteriorated

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2015 69,468 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)

front nearside lower suspension arm lower ball joint slight play+inner bush worn

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blades splitting

Pass 3 Oct 2014 53,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2014 53,831 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 48,099 miles

noise from power steering system

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2013 48,099 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise from power steering system

Pass 31 May 2012 43,894 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 43,832 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 40,530 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 37,102 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 33,689 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 30,096 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2008 30,096 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 24,576 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 17,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2006 17,770 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 TBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BJ03 TBZ, 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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BJ03 TBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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