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BJ03 ZPN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,390 mi
Last recorded87,390 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 87,390 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 25 Feb 2026 87,388 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 27 Jun 2025 84,825 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s oxidation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 83,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 79,666 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 76,978 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 74,877 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 73,493 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 69,926 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 66,872 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 60,995 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 56,431 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 54,541 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 52,738 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,263 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 46,822 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 42,053 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 37,075 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 31,886 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 25,245 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 25,245 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 19,004 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 ZPN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZPN, 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 ZPN registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ03 ZPN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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