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A14 JNL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,542 mi
Last recorded135,542 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 JNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 135,542 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 135,542 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 119,464 miles

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

under trays fitted.

Fail 17 Feb 2016 119,464 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (3.5.1g)

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 103,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2015 103,616 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 91,478 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 91,474 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 88,518 miles

slight bind n/s front wheel

Pass 20 Apr 2012 78,558 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)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 78,558 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

exhaust centre clamp corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 73,379 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 73,379 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 66,916 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 62,258 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 55,856 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 55,851 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 49,312 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 49,312 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2006 38,631 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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A14 JNL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A14 JNL, 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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A14 JNL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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