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BL03 WZJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,159 mi
Last recorded86,159 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2020 86,159 miles

Brake performance not tested unable to do brakes due to front offside tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to alternator belt (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 74,096 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside door mirror glass dimmed but not affecting view to rear

slight engine blow from rear of engine

Fail 18 May 2019 74,096 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror glass dimmed but not affecting view to rear

slight engine blow from rear of engine

Pass 15 May 2018 63,504 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 May 2018 63,504 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2017 63,067 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 63,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 62,274 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 61,116 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 59,131 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 57,807 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 55,583 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 53,919 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2010 52,614 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 50,305 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 48,314 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 45,196 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 42,489 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 42,086 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 WZJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WZJ, 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 WZJ registered?

BL03 WZJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BL03 WZJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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