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AD03 JHJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,833 mi
Last recorded132,833 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 JHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 132,833 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 132,827 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 129,612 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to plastic covers fitted.

Fail 25 Jan 2019 129,478 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to plastic covers fitted.

Pass 11 Mar 2017 129,412 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 119,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 118,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 118,424 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 116,941 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 116,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 112,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 107,882 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 107,880 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 103,763 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 99,366 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 99,355 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 93,857 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 86,953 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 80,941 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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AD03 JHJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AD03 JHJ, 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 AD03 JHJ registered?

AD03 JHJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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