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BR02 CJR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

74,728 mi
Last recorded74,728 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR02 CJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 74,728 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively os/ns both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play os/ns both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 74,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively os/ns both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play os/ns both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 60,039 miles

Both rear tyres worn to limit

Pass 2 Feb 2024 52,769 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 23 Jan 2023 45,452 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 39,620 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

various underside corroded.

Pass 2 Feb 2021 36,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 34,368 miles

Control arm bushes deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside front tyre perishing

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished and close

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 18 May 2018 31,142 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 30,527 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 29,616 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 28,499 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 26,992 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

inner edge of tread slightly worn on o/s/f tyre

outer edge of tread slightly worn on n/s/f tyre

Fail 20 May 2013 24,481 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2013 24,481 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 22,839 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 19,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 17,778 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 15,136 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 12,300 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 9,290 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 9,248 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 19 May 2006 7,110 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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BR02 CJR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BR02 CJR, 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 BR02 CJR registered?

BR02 CJR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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