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EN52 BJO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,776 mi
Last recorded146,776 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 BJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 146,776 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 142,401 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe Corroded

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2023 135,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe Corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2022 132,043 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 132,043 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 129,513 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 128,588 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 126,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2018 125,079 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2017 121,504 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2017 121,504 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2016 118,812 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2016 118,812 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 114,007 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 110,027 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

gearbox leaking

Fail 5 Nov 2014 110,016 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

gearbox leaking

Pass 12 Nov 2013 104,616 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 95,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 88,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 88,937 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 80,343 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 71,907 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 63,691 miles

both front tyre valves perished

covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 16 Nov 2008 63,461 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both front tyre valves perished

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 2 Nov 2007 53,125 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 46,866 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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EN52 BJO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EN52 BJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN52 BJO registered?

EN52 BJO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is EN52 BJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN52 BJO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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