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BJ53 JJU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,394 mi
Last recorded31,394 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 31,394 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 30,310 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 30,310 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 25,372 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 25,372 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

park brake poor

Pass 19 Jan 2008 18,121 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 15,368 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 9,322 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 JJU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ53 JJU, 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 JJU registered?

BJ53 JJU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is BJ53 JJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ53 JJU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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