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BT03 SJU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,089 mi
Last recorded96,089 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 SJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 96,089 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 96,089 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 85,410 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded & part of them not visable

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

Nearside Front Brake slight judder

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Door mirror/indicator (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Under side covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 75,982 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 66,390 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 60,885 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 55,129 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 49,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2010 49,187 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 42,033 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 35,971 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 31 May 2007 29,123 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 22,435 miles

N/S front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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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BT03 SJU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BT03 SJU, 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 BT03 SJU registered?

BT03 SJU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is BT03 SJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 SJU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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