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BJ53 JNZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,137 mi
Last recorded133,137 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 JNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 133,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & rear - both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 131,731 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 210,717 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 207,615 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 204,209 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 124,911 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 199,230 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 120,569 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 120,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 107,359 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 93,303 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009
Pass 16 Jul 2008 66,690 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 55,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 39,633 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 39,633 miles

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

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 JNZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JNZ, 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 JNZ registered?

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

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