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J11 BBJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,098 mi
Last recorded102,098 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 BBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 102,098 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 102,094 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 98,973 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 96,637 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 96,637 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 92,627 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 92,626 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle 195 65 15 REQUIRED (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 88,310 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 88,310 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported CENTER/REAR (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 83,739 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 83,707 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 81,192 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 81,192 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 78,151 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 75,416 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

corrosion on under side of car

o/s/r tyre cracking up on inner side wall

Fail 30 Jul 2013 75,416 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

corrosion on under side of car

o/s/r tyre cracking up on inner side wall

Pass 2 Mar 2012 106,335 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 106,335 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2011 60,157 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 60,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

gearbox very damp

Pass 11 Feb 2010 54,706 miles

gearbox damp

slight play in the nearside front wheel

Fail 11 Feb 2010 54,706 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

gearbox damp

slight play in the nearside front wheel

Pass 13 Feb 2009 49,531 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 45,167 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 37,145 miles

rear number plate figures fading

Pass 20 Apr 2006 28,570 miles

both rear tyres 3.0mm (limit 1.6mm)

front brake pads getting low

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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J11 BBJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J11 BBJ, 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 J11 BBJ registered?

J11 BBJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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