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BL03 WOJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

85,053 mi
Last recorded85,053 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 WOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 85,053 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 83,146 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 80,654 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Strong advise both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust system damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2022 77,860 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 74,705 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 74,695 miles

Central Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 71,217 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 68,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 65,762 miles

Nearside Rear advisde covers covering brake pipes not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise mil light on

Fail 9 Jun 2017 65,754 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear advisde covers covering brake pipes not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise mil light on

Pass 7 Jun 2016 62,844 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 59,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine managementlight on

Pass 9 Jun 2014 55,439 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 52,223 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 52,176 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 48,845 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 48,794 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 42,976 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 42,939 miles

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

advise rear tyres 3 mm

Pass 21 Jun 2010 36,536 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,358 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 27,622 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 27,620 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 25,856 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 20,705 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 20,705 miles

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

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 WOJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WOJ, 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 WOJ registered?

BL03 WOJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BL03 WOJ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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