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BJ53 JFV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,461 mi
Last recorded122,461 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 JFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 122,461 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 122,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 111,783 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 101,391 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 89,168 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 89,168 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 79,266 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 79,266 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008
Pass 8 Sep 2007 57,025 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 45,244 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 45,066 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 42,947 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 27 Oct 2006 42,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

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 JFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JFV, 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 JFV registered?

BJ53 JFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 2003.

Is BJ53 JFV safe to buy?

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