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G2 BJC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,670 mi
Last recorded152,670 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 BJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 152,670 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 149,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 145,561 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 138,601 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 131,739 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 123,867 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

o/s rear brake binding

Pass 14 May 2015 116,506 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 107,253 miles

ADVISE CHILD SEAT FITTED N/S/R

Pass 11 Dec 2012 97,558 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 97,556 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 88,853 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 88,853 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 79,667 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 69,679 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 69,679 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 55,349 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 41,151 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 41,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 34,641 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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G2 BJC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 G2 BJC, 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 G2 BJC registered?

G2 BJC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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