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BJ43 JOA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,007 mi
Last recorded49,007 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ43 JOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 49,007 miles

park brake light stays on

Pass 7 Oct 2008 41,405 miles

both rear tyres 195/65/15h are on 2mm of tread

front brake discs heavily lipped

nsf tyre slightly feathered on outer edge

Fail 5 Oct 2007 39,040 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 39,040 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 18,291 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 16,819 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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BJ43 JOA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ43 JOA, 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 BJ43 JOA registered?

BJ43 JOA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BJ43 JOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ43 JOA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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