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HS03 JJX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,931 mi
Last recorded134,931 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 JJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 134,931 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 134,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 132,748 miles

All tyres perished

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 132,628 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres perished

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 31 Dec 2016 213,389 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Coil spring not correctly located both sides (2.4.C.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres perished

brake pedal soft

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jan 2016 128,537 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 121,142 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 118,401 miles

front discs badly lipped on inner face

poor beam pattern

Pass 23 Jan 2013 114,671 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread slightly cut

rear springs rusty

Pass 25 Jan 2012 103,820 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 103,820 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

srs light on

Pass 20 Oct 2010 88,978 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 77,476 miles

brake imbalance on front brakes

Fail 22 Oct 2009 77,476 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

brake imbalance on front brakes

SRS light on

Pass 10 Feb 2009 73,760 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 66,034 miles

front n/s tyre outer edge worn

Fail 26 Jan 2008 65,844 miles

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

front n/s tyre outer edge worn

Pass 3 Feb 2007 57,843 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 50,864 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2006 50,864 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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HS03 JJX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HS03 JJX, 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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HS03 JJX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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