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J9 BTA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,238 mi
Last recorded116,238 miles
Recorded on27 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 BTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 May 2019 116,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect bulb fitment (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn/heavily lipped an have light pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated/misted but severely reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 108,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm! (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2018 108,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner shoulder! (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm! (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 93,942 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush NEAREST TO FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint MARKED IN CHALK (2.4.G.2)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Fail 11 May 2017 93,777 miles

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing ALL FOUR WHEELS HAVE ONE BOLT MISSING (4.2.A.1e)

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush NEAREST TO FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint MARKED IN CHALK (2.4.G.2)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 21 May 2016 78,975 miles

Engine covers, under trays, sill & floor pan covers fitted.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 77,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,185 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 71,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2012 60,416 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 60,414 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 47,697 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 38,110 miles

Exhaust tailpipe mounting very corroded still secure

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 35,280 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 35,255 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 28,920 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 22,589 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 17,035 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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J9 BTA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J9 BTA, 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 J9 BTA registered?

J9 BTA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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