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B19 RWB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,099 mi
Last recorded105,099 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 RWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 105,099 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 104,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 104,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 104,292 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 102,250 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 102,250 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 99,370 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 98,410 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 14 Aug 2015 97,578 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 97,136 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 95,230 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 91,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 88,274 miles

nearside front tyre tread outer edge starting to wear

rear suspension coil springs and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

Fail 2 Mar 2012 88,274 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre tread outer edge starting to wear

offside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

rear suspension coil springs and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

Pass 8 Feb 2011 81,329 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 75,516 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 69,802 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 66,390 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 60,137 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 49,680 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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B19 RWB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B19 RWB, 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 B19 RWB registered?

B19 RWB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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