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BX03 CJZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

162,628 mi
Last recorded162,628 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 162,628 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 162,626 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 152,136 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured on door mirror (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 142,643 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 132,490 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 122,260 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r shocks worn

Fail 31 Jan 2015 122,260 miles

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r shocks worn

Pass 1 Feb 2014 113,611 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 100,223 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 86,624 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 75,274 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 75,274 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 71,909 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 62,779 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 62,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 53,537 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 43,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BX03 CJZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BX03 CJZ, 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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BX03 CJZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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