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AD03 JKE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,032 mi
Last recorded106,032 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 JKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 106,032 miles

engine management light on

Pass 14 Sep 2016 91,178 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 80,602 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 75,727 miles

centre rear exhaust hanger bracket fractured

nearside front lower (rear) suspension arm balljoint play - STRONG ADVICE

nearside rear tyre close to limit 2mm

rear subframe / rear suspension arms / rear anti-roll bar / rear crossbeam - corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2013 69,788 miles

exhaust system and hanger brackets corroding

nearside front track rod end ball-joint - play - STRONG ADVICE

rear anti-roll bar / rear suspension arms / fuel filter fittings - corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2012 64,302 miles

nearside front track-rod end balljoint slight play

rear anti-roll bar corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2011 59,247 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 59,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 53,910 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 53,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 47,325 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Sep 2009 47,325 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Sep 2008 42,193 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 39,909 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 32,831 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

N/S/F tyre tread on outer edge is low

N/S/R tyre tread on outer edge is getting low

Pass 25 May 2007 32,831 miles

N/S/F tyre tread on outer edge is low

N/S/R tyre tread on outer edge is getting low

Pass 5 Jun 2006 25,396 miles

screw in off side rear tyre

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 JKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 AD03 JKE, 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 JKE registered?

AD03 JKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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