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BX03 CJY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,778 mi
Last recorded144,778 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 CJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2021 144,778 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded and holed marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

alternator bolt insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2019 143,822 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 143,794 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 143,794 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 138,998 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s front and rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s front and rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

unable to assess some components due to undertrays being fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2017 138,972 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s front and rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s front and rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

unable to assess some components due to undertrays being fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2016 132,781 miles

corrosion on both front inner wings

Fail 18 Jul 2016 132,776 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion on both front inner wings

Pass 17 Jul 2015 125,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrsion on n/s ando/s front inner wing bays

Fail 9 Jul 2015 125,848 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrsion on n/s ando/s front inner wing bays

Pass 23 Jul 2014 178,413 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 108,818 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 103,525 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 99,983 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

plastic covers fitted under car

Pass 22 Jul 2011 99,983 miles

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)

plastic covers fitted under car

Pass 31 Jul 2010 95,297 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 92,534 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 80,957 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 68,440 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 56,270 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 42,353 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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BX03 CJY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BX03 CJY, 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 BX03 CJY registered?

BX03 CJY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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