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HB02 JAW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

40,909 mi
Last recorded40,909 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHB02 JAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 40,909 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 39,358 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 37,413 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 35,070 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 33,371 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 30,787 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 29,886 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 29,884 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 27,420 miles

under body covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 5 Dec 2017 24,314 miles

Engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2016 21,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Under body & Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components.

Pass 18 Nov 2015 17,807 miles

Engine & underbody covers fitted preventing inspection of some components.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 15,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 14,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 12,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 12,305 miles

Under body covers fitted preventing a full inspection of brake & fuel pipes and also floor sections.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 11,946 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undershield fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes & surrounding componants

Pass 30 Nov 2009 10,842 miles

undershield fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes & surrounding componants

Pass 2 Dec 2008 9,474 miles

park brake travel quite high.

Pass 4 Dec 2007 8,411 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 6,659 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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HB02 JAW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 HB02 JAW, 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 HB02 JAW registered?

HB02 JAW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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