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FN03 JHH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,672 mi
Last recorded87,672 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 JHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 87,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 85,045 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2021 85,045 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2020 83,200 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 77,815 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sligthly gear box leak

Fail 4 Apr 2019 77,815 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sligthly gear box leak

Pass 4 Apr 2018 73,241 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 68,813 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 65,132 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 62,259 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 60,021 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 57,182 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 57,181 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 53,612 miles

air bag light staying on

Pass 30 Mar 2011 52,072 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 50,629 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 48,315 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 48,313 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 45,038 miles

CAR DAMAGED REPAIRED

Centre Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2008 45,038 miles

CAR DAMAGED REPAIRED

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2007 35,717 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 24,871 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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FN03 JHH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FN03 JHH, 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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FN03 JHH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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