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BJ03 ZRC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,240 mi
Last recorded102,240 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 ZRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 102,240 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 94,024 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 84,146 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 74,595 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Oct 2013 74,590 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine covers obsecuring some components

engine management lamp on

offside front and nearside front tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 29 Sep 2012 65,736 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 57,560 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 51,659 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 42,727 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 34,156 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 28,868 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 22,537 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 ZRC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ03 ZRC registered?

BJ03 ZRC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is BJ03 ZRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ03 ZRC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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