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BJ53 JMO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,656 mi
Last recorded102,656 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 JMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 102,656 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 94,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 89,016 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2013 85,194 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 85,194 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

mass air flow unpluged

Pass 18 Dec 2012 74,309 miles

PLastic sill covers

Plastic floor covers

Fail 18 Dec 2012 74,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PLastic sill covers

Plastic floor covers

Pass 16 Dec 2011 69,891 miles

both front tyres feathering on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2010 67,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

front brake discs heavly lipped

slight side wall damage to near side front tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2009 62,904 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 59,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2007 55,630 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 45,988 miles

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 JMO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ53 JMO registered?

BJ53 JMO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ53 JMO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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