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A17 MJJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,222 mi
Last recorded107,222 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 MJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 107,222 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 102,952 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 97,713 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 May 2023 93,466 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 93,466 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2022 90,298 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 90,297 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened two off (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened two off (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 87,210 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 87,208 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 86,049 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 82,098 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 82,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 78,659 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 74,192 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 69,254 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 65,557 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 59,969 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 59,934 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 56,414 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 51,675 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 44,903 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 44,899 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 38,875 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 38,875 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 30,104 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 30,104 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 24,606 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 18,786 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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A17 MJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A17 MJJ, 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 A17 MJJ registered?

A17 MJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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