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BJ52 OBV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,100 mi
Last recorded89,100 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 OBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2012 89,100 miles

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

power steering pump noisey

Pass 24 Jan 2011 79,595 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 70,944 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 60,857 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 51,599 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 40,033 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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BJ52 OBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BJ52 OBV, 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 BJ52 OBV registered?

BJ52 OBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 February 2003.

Is BJ52 OBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ52 OBV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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