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DN52 BJE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,966 mi
Last recorded108,966 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 BJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 108,966 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 108,966 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 105,127 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 105,127 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 100,325 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 100,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 96,909 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2018 93,300 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side all (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 89,830 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 87,838 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 85,289 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 85,287 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 82,321 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 82,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 80,692 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 80,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 72,002 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 62,841 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 62,521 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 52,590 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 47,460 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 42,265 miles

nearside front holdsinner & outer shoulder wear

nearside rear tyre holds excess outer shoulder wear

offside rear tyre holds inner & outer shoulder wear

Pass 15 Aug 2006 38,019 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 32,612 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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DN52 BJE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN52 BJE, 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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DN52 BJE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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