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C20 JRD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

312,701 mi
Last recorded312,701 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 JRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 312,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 312,679 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to park brake malfunction (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Offside Front arch corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear arch corroded

horn slightly defective

Pass 18 May 2022 305,542 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front jacking point insecure due to corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 299,721 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Alternator belt worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 286,522 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 270,299 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 255,655 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 236,859 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 236,872 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 217,749 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 217,622 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 198,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 177,007 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 177,007 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 154,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 141,300 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 124,420 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 106,297 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 88,541 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 71,017 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 50,771 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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C20 JRD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 C20 JRD, 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 C20 JRD registered?

C20 JRD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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