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BJ53 JMV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

140,673 mi
Last recorded140,673 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 JMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 140,673 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 139,863 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 138,370 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 135,362 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 135,362 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 128,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit egdes low both (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 121,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyre edge low 1956515

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust mount missing off body exhaust is still adequately supported

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ns door mirror damage

Pass 17 Aug 2015 111,218 miles

Both front tyres bald on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust mount missing off body exhaust is still adequately supported

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 103,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear tyre worn on edges

uneaven wear to near side rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2013 93,530 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

the o/s/r tyre is 1.6mm

Fail 28 Aug 2013 93,528 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

the o/s/r tyre is 1.6mm

Fail 16 Aug 2012 82,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 82,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 68,082 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 59,097 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 52,381 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 52,381 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 44,626 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 38,051 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 29,980 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 29,980 miles

Nearside Front 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.

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 JMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 JMV, 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 JMV registered?

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

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