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FH52 JDX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

86,568 mi
Last recorded86,568 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 JDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 86,568 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 86,568 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 79,601 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear suspension component prescribed area corroded

body panels corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2025 79,601 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear suspension component prescribed area corroded

body panels corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2024 72,742 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And S/ Play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 62,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 58,954 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2021 58,315 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 57,141 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 54,965 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 52,916 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 50,586 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 47,651 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 43,274 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 39,694 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 35,844 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 31,579 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 27,628 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 23,615 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 22,081 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 18,443 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 14,987 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 11,386 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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FH52 JDX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 FH52 JDX, 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 FH52 JDX registered?

FH52 JDX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 February 2003.

Is FH52 JDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH52 JDX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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