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H1 RMJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,976 mi
Last recorded52,976 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 RMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 52,976 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 51,179 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 48,079 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner shoulder ()

Pass 12 Dec 2022 47,786 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 47,785 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 45,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 44,454 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2020 44,432 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2019 43,742 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 42,261 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 39,765 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 36,998 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 35,495 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 33,316 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 11 Dec 2013 30,816 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 26,750 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 23,147 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 19,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 15,067 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 12,657 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 7,525 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 7,524 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2007 7,513 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 4,697 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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H1 RMJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H1 RMJ, 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 H1 RMJ registered?

H1 RMJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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