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BL03 EJE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

215,560 mi
Last recorded215,560 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 EJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 215,560 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 199,024 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 199,024 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 185,422 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 174,231 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 174,231 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 160,048 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 160,048 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 154,654 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 147,547 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 139,324 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Winter tyres fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2014 131,204 miles

Long travel in parking brake foot pedal

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 121,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Long travel in parking brake lever

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2013 121,905 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Long travel in parking brake lever

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 109,944 miles

parking brake long travel

Fail 11 Jun 2012 109,944 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

parking brake long travel

Pass 21 Jun 2011 102,091 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 95,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 88,106 miles

Both front cross strut bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2008 82,480 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 25 Jun 2007 74,410 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 58,579 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 EJE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EJE, 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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BL03 EJE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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