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BN03 OJJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 OJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017

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

Rear slight leak at diff

Fail 28 Jul 2017

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear slight leak at diff

Pass 9 Aug 2016 123,148 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 123,148 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' air freshener (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 119,348 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 119,348 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 114,447 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 109,282 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 109,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 103,475 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 96,760 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 90,666 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 84,197 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 78,594 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 93,203 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 81,024 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 78,254 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 68,911 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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BN03 OJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BN03 OJJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN03 OJJ registered?

BN03 OJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is BN03 OJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 OJJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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