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BK53 ZJY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

90,638 mi
Last recorded90,638 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 ZJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 90,638 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 88,594 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 85,884 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 83,217 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 81,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 76,179 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 71,472 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 74,462 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 66,770 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 61,368 miles

Nearside Front drop link rubber slightly split

Nearside Front to rear brake pipe slighty corroded

Offside Front Lower slight play in ball joint

Offside Front to rear brake pipe slighty corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2016 61,334 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front drop link rubber slightly split

Nearside Front to rear brake pipe slighty corroded

Offside Front Lower slight play in ball joint

Offside Front to rear brake pipe slighty corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 56,653 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 51,896 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 51,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front windscreen chip

near side front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 19 Sep 2012 48,725 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 44,897 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 39,868 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 39,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s/f tyre shoulder poor.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,047 miles

handbrake low effort

Fail 29 Sep 2009 32,024 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 26,348 miles

front bumper marks

Pass 21 Sep 2007 15,851 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 9,290 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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BK53 ZJY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BK53 ZJY, 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 BK53 ZJY registered?

BK53 ZJY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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