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DJ02 BYJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,337 mi
Last recorded70,337 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ02 BYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 70,337 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective also centre exhaust poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer door handle sticks outs

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 70,311 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective also centre exhaust poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer door handle sticks outs

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 63,955 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust also in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer door handle sticks open

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 55,775 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer door handle stays out but door latches ok

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 55,775 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer door handle stays out but door latches ok

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 47,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 39,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 32,490 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 23,445 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 23,271 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 23,271 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 22,200 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished. n/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge.

Pass 23 May 2008 20,744 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 25 May 2007 18,151 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 15,254 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 15,254 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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DJ02 BYJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DJ02 BYJ, 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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DJ02 BYJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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