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BL03 EJC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,533 mi
Last recorded130,533 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 EJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 130,533 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 129,887 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracking on near side (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper wishbone both sides bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front screen cracking not effecting on driver view

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively edges on discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 123,979 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower small crack on bottom of n/s/f

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 123,904 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower small crack on bottom of n/s/f

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 116,109 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 114,567 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 113,209 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 112,328 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 111,363 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 108,890 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 101,732 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 95,871 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 90,483 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 84,821 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 84,821 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2014 78,213 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 70,587 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 63,103 miles

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

bothside front brake discs worn.

Fail 22 May 2012 63,103 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

bothside front brake discs worn.

Pass 25 Jun 2011 57,665 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 57,637 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 50,171 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 42,038 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 42,038 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 35,070 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 29,421 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 23,676 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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BL03 EJC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BL03 EJC, 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 BL03 EJC registered?

BL03 EJC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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