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156,324 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear brake pads low
Rear suspension parts have corrison
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear brake pads low
Rear suspension parts have corrison
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward most lower arm ball joint boot deteriorated near excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexible brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play wheel bearing play (strong advise) (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged in areas 225/40/18
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre rotation incorrect (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexible brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play wheel bearing play (strong advise) (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged in areas 225/40/18
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin only just meet minimum thickness requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
o/s/f brake disc slightly corroded
Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs lead (1.9.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
slight corrosion to front brake discs
small cracks in o/s/r tyre.
small cracks in o/s/r tyre.
slight corrosion to front brake discs
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres started to perrish and split
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Park brake has long travel
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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BT03 SJY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 BT03 SJY, 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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BT03 SJY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2003.
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