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BN03 DJY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

143,403 mi
Last recorded143,403 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 DJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 143,403 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 143,403 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 125,298 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 125,294 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 100,406 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 100,400 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 76,701 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 76,700 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 49,398 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 45,522 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 45,522 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 42,320 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 40,485 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 40,485 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 38,310 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,502 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,827 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 33,827 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 29,743 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 29,738 miles

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

front tyres bald on outer edges

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 30 Mar 2006 26,379 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2006 26,379 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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BN03 DJY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN03 DJY, 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 BN03 DJY registered?

BN03 DJY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is BN03 DJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 DJY shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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