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BJ03 XXL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,848 mi
Last recorded209,848 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 XXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 209,848 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 183,209 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 183,207 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 168,570 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 146,142 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 146,139 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 125,257 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 105,230 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 82,871 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 65,406 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 41,511 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 41,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Semaphore indicator switch insecure (1.4.C.1c)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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 XXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BJ03 XXL, 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 XXL registered?

BJ03 XXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is BJ03 XXL safe to buy?

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