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BJ53 UNW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

219,254 mi
Last recorded219,254 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 UNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 219,254 miles

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

centre heat sheald loose

Pass 4 Jan 2017 211,346 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2016 200,810 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 200,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 189,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 167,101 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 150,339 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 141,860 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 133,242 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 133,242 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 119,701 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 119,701 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 98,335 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 77,166 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 77,166 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 73,198 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 UNW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UNW, 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 UNW registered?

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

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