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DV03 JGX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,812 mi
Last recorded125,812 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 JGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 125,812 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 119,210 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 114,641 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 109,802 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 103,243 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 99,825 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre cracking on walls and inbetween tread

Pass 13 Jan 2014 97,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r & o/s/r brakes slighly binding,

Pass 11 Jan 2013 94,783 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jan 2013 94,782 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2011 90,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 90,115 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 86,848 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 82,400 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 733,089 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 73,089 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 73,089 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 63,478 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 52,995 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 43,979 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 42,420 miles

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)

front foglight broken

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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DV03 JGX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV03 JGX, 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 DV03 JGX registered?

DV03 JGX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is DV03 JGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV03 JGX shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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