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DS03 JBZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

115,110 mi
Last recorded115,110 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 JBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 115,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2024 114,112 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (rear of) (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion rear suspension components

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 114,110 miles

Fuel system component leaking Undertray soaked, underbody wet to rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (rear of) (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion rear suspension components

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 112,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

surface rusty on rear suspension parts

Fail 10 Jan 2024 112,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

surface rusty on rear suspension parts

Pass 29 Dec 2022 111,038 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 111,038 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 109,329 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 108,439 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 108,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

glow plug light illuminated

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2019 106,449 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing to edges

Pass 5 Jul 2018 104,232 miles

Central Exhaust bracket corroded.

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

•Towbar -hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Jul 2017 102,680 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 101,217 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 93,675 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 84,657 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 84,579 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 75,871 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 70,351 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 70,346 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 64,001 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 64,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 58,476 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 52,232 miles

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

n/s/f stabalizer arm front bush starting to split

Pass 27 Jun 2008 46,233 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 36,260 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 28,821 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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DS03 JBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DS03 JBZ, 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 DS03 JBZ registered?

DS03 JBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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