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BW03 BJZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,881 mi
Last recorded98,881 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 BJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 98,881 miles

underside of vehicle inc brakes and suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2019 98,881 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle inc brakes and suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2018 98,880 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 98,880 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 98,424 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 96,956 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 96,938 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 95,291 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 93,462 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre exhaust round pipe together clamp needs replaicing

Pass 13 May 2013 91,636 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 86,416 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 73,361 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 73,336 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 64,787 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 30,268 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 30,268 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 56,972 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 49,164 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 38,879 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 38,879 miles

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

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

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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BW03 BJZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BW03 BJZ, 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 BW03 BJZ registered?

BW03 BJZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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