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A15 JYB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,969 mi
Last recorded112,969 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 JYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 112,969 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 112,959 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 106,865 miles

Offside Front sub frame damaged

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2017 106,865 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front sub frame damaged

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

oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2017 106,854 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

headlamp lenses deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2016 97,695 miles

gear oil leak

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2015 88,758 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

exhaust mountings corroded

nearside beam patten weak

slight fluctuation in brake efforts

Pass 21 May 2014 88,746 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 83,676 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 79,789 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 78,522 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 75,309 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 75,309 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 659,990 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 48,544 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 46,647 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Oct 2006 37,874 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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A15 JYB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 A15 JYB, 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 A15 JYB registered?

A15 JYB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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The MOT history for A15 JYB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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