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E1 JPC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

152,160 mi
Last recorded152,160 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 JPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 152,160 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 150,748 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes are splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm bushes are splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s inner and outer sills near jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 148,509 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear back exhaust box is corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2022 145,810 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 143,329 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 139,067 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s above the axel from the flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 136,083 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s above rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 131,278 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above the axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 125,048 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 118,168 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above the axel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 57,027 miles

undertrats fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Aug 2014 104,630 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 97,473 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 97,473 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 90,777 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 82,781 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 76,795 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 71,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 59,453 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 34,100 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 22,003 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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E1 JPC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 E1 JPC, 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 E1 JPC registered?

E1 JPC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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