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BJ53 JKU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,462 mi
Last recorded83,462 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 JKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 83,462 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 83,462 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 83,462 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 77,240 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehicle has engine trays and undercovers fitted preventing full visual inspection

Fail 9 Oct 2019 77,238 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehicle has engine trays and undercovers fitted preventing full visual inspection

Pass 3 Oct 2018 73,828 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 73,826 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 68,164 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 62,452 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 60,582 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 57,953 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 55,260 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 51,632 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 48,024 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 43,587 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 39,799 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 32,455 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 26,455 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 18,960 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 18,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake pads will need changing soon, also noise on offside front.

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 JKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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