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BJ03 YFW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,388 mi
Last recorded157,388 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 157,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Lower LOWER BODY COMPONENTS CORODED

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 154,939 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 145,430 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 145,415 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 137,103 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 136,845 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 12 Mar 2015 131,792 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 131,781 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine managment light on

Pass 31 Mar 2014 127,324 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 122,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 117,975 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 112,670 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 105,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 105,418 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 99,634 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 93,779 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2007 93,779 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 90,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 90,530 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 90,522 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YFW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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