MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,718 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
cut in nearside front tyre sidewall-no cords expossed
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
smell of fuel under tray damp with diesel
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front wipers smearing slightly
engine man light on indicating a fault
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
both front brake discs slightly lipped and pitted
front number plate backing slightly peeling
near side front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged
near side rear indicator slightly discoloured
slight play in near side front wheel bearing
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
both front brake discs slightly pitted
both front wipers slightly smeering screen
near side rear indicator slightly discoloured
off side rear brake slightly binding
slight play in near side front wheel bearing
Nail in offside rear tyre
Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ53 VBO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel 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 VBO, 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 VBO registered?
BJ53 VBO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 October 2003.
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The MOT history for BJ53 VBO 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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