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BN03 XSJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,560 mi
Last recorded130,560 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 XSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2014 130,560 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2014 130,560 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 120,096 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 120,095 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Upper 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 Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 106,901 miles

Gearbox slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2011 98,178 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 77,380 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 65,783 miles

Oil leak from gearbox

Pass 6 Mar 2007 50,845 miles

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

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

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 XSJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XSJ, 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

How do I check the history of BN03 XSJ?

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What year was BN03 XSJ registered?

BN03 XSJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is BN03 XSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 XSJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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