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BL52 FUJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,676 mi
Last recorded133,676 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 FUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2019 133,676 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 125,508 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 115,866 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 107,970 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 103,649 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 103,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 96,457 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 96,442 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 90,343 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 80,446 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 73,435 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 65,301 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 58,137 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008
Pass 20 Jan 2007 43,554 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 36,393 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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BL52 FUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BL52 FUJ, 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 BL52 FUJ registered?

BL52 FUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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