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H7 JFF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,614 mi
Last recorded144,614 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 JFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 144,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Also suspension components, shock absorbers and springs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 144,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Also suspension components, shock absorbers and springs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 137,645 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 135,139 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 132,076 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2021 128,400 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 128,365 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 126,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 126,685 miles

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre & rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 123,637 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 119,756 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2017 116,095 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 116,095 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 110,697 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 107,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost inner (2.4.G.2)

full undertray fitted

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 102,732 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 96,957 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 90,555 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 82,550 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 77,347 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 69,836 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008
Fail 27 Aug 2008 60,363 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 50,621 miles

both rear tyres on limit

Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,672 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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H7 JFF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 H7 JFF, 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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H7 JFF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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