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AR03 JFG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

76,042 mi
Last recorded76,042 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 JFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 76,042 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 76,042 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 72,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn UPPER AND LOWER BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 72,840 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn UPPER AND LOWER BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 69,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 69,894 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust center bold missing

Pass 7 Jun 2023 65,276 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 65,013 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 63,914 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 62,666 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 59,884 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 56,669 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 53,651 miles

Offside Front 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 12 Apr 2016 48,131 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 44,421 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 40,331 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 40,331 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 36,616 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 33,358 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 29,900 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 24,877 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 20,916 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 16,827 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 10,962 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 5,673 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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AR03 JFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 AR03 JFG, 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 AR03 JFG registered?

AR03 JFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AR03 JFG shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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