MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,651 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/R AND N/S/R = 5.0MM , O/S/F AND N/S/F = 7.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6,MM ***
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/R AND N/S/R = 5.0MM , O/S/F AND N/S/F = 7.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6,MM ***
*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/F = 3.0MM , N/S/F = 4.0MM , O/S/R = 5.0MM , N/S/R = 7.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/F = 3.0MM , N/S/F = 4.0MM , O/S/R = 5.0MM , N/S/R = 7.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***
*** TYRES UNDER INFLATED ***
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ53 JCO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 JCO, 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 BJ53 JCO registered?
BJ53 JCO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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