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BJ53 FZF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

57,822 mi
Last recorded57,822 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 FZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 57,822 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and wearing inside and out (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 56,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Apr 2025 56,161 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Oct 2023 52,279 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Sealant or wax over suspension components

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both OS tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 49,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 47,983 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 47,374 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 45,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear all suspension corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2019 45,427 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear all suspension corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2018 44,302 miles

Front corrosion to front shockers

Rear corrosion to rear suspension arms

Fail 27 Sep 2018 44,302 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front corrosion to front shockers

Rear corrosion to rear suspension arms

Pass 10 Oct 2017 43,187 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension arms.

Damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre.

Offside rear tyre worn close to limit.

Various under trays fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 27 Sep 2016 38,684 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 38,682 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust bracket broken at rear.

Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit.

Pass 5 Oct 2015 36,776 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front brake pads worn low

Fail 5 Oct 2015 36,776 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front brake pads worn low

Pass 8 Oct 2014 34,471 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 33,210 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 33,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 31,711 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge low tread

Fail 29 Sep 2011 30,310 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 30,310 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,378 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 24,598 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 21,781 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 17,616 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Sep 2006 13,657 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 13,655 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BJ53 FZF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 BJ53 FZF, 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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BJ53 FZF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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