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AD03 JJZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,075 mi
Last recorded112,075 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 JJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 112,075 miles

Front wipers smearing windscreen

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2018 112,046 miles

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

Front wipers smearing windscreen

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 102,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 91,432 miles

Undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Jan 2015 86,420 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 86,347 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2014 82,848 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 77,153 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 71,453 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 63,480 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 55,740 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 55,738 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 50,713 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 43,241 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 34,346 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 26,018 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 JJZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AD03 JJZ, 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 JJZ registered?

AD03 JJZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 July 2003.

Is AD03 JJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 JJZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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