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B6 JJF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

79,462 mi
Last recorded79,462 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 JJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 79,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 79,111 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2025 79,111 miles

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 78,578 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre cannot repair

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 78,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre cannot repair

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 78,026 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 77,488 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 76,895 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 76,328 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 75,445 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 74,401 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 73,380 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 72,339 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 71,058 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 69,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 68,095 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 66,904 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 60,379 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 53,870 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 45,369 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 45,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 37,955 miles

Front suspension bush's starting to split.

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 27,686 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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B6 JJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 B6 JJF, 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 B6 JJF registered?

B6 JJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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