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IIB 1170

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,970 mi
Last recorded99,970 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIB 1170
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 99,970 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Undertrays and covers fitted on outer and inner sills and under vehicle

Vehicle underbody light corrosion inc subframe and rear floor

Fail 15 Jul 2026 99,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Undertrays and covers fitted on outer and inner sills and under vehicle

Vehicle underbody light corrosion inc subframe and rear floor

Pass 17 Jul 2025 98,901 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under body has cover / tray fitted

under body has light corrosion inc rear subframe

Pass 19 Jul 2024 97,500 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2023 96,467 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 96,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 95,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to offside front and both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 94,038 miles

middle exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2020 90,456 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 89,045 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 86,056 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 81,048 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 81,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 73,052 miles

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

under tray obstructing view to engine

Fail 17 May 2016 73,052 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre (4.1.E.1)

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

under tray obstructing view to engine

Pass 27 Apr 2015 66,448 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 64,414 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 61,462 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 58,701 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 56,515 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Apr 2010 52,043 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 49,522 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 44,813 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 36,662 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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IIB 1170 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 IIB 1170, 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 IIB 1170 registered?

IIB 1170 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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