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BJ53 JTY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

175,810 mi
Last recorded175,810 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 JTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 175,810 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak from clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 175,542 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn N/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn O/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose excessively chafed N/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE CLAMP LOOSE (6.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play N/S INNER RACK JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play O/S/R (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 174,881 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to brake pipes

slight play in n/s/f rack end

Pass 6 Sep 2017 163,031 miles

slight play in n/s/f rack end

uneven wear to n/s/f tyre

uneven wear to n/s/r tyre and close to min limit on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2016 150,841 miles

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 2 Sep 2015 141,303 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 141,303 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 134,999 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 126,523 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 124,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 120,525 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 117,662 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 117,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 104,406 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 78,352 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 47,470 miles

Front and rear no. plate backing comming unstuck

Fail 30 Aug 2007 43,509 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 31,028 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 JTY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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