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BJ53 VTA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

73,623 mi
Last recorded73,623 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 73,623 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 69,538 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 66,911 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 64,251 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 61,550 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 60,176 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 58,352 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 55,654 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 52,788 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 49,925 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 46,921 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 43,601 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 39,864 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 37,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs are worn thin

NSF tyre sidewall is perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 35,205 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 32,949 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 32,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 28,669 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 28,660 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 26,575 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 26,573 miles

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

front brake pads low fuel cap faulty bonnett catch pull missing

Pass 21 Sep 2007 22,565 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 17,411 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 VTA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

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

Is BJ53 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ53 VTA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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