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BJ53 VBY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

144,063 mi
Last recorded144,063 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 VBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 144,063 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 143,612 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 142,719 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 141,003 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 137,261 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 132,826 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 131,463 miles

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Pass 10 May 2017 129,240 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 127,612 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 123,797 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 117,816 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 113,690 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 107,636 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 107,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 93,220 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 93,220 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 86,163 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 80,026 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 70,303 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 64,956 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 63,973 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 63,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ53 VBY registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ53 VBY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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