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J17 AWT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,960 mi
Last recorded120,960 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 AWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 120,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 120,954 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST BROKEN (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4MM (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 111,032 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2019 110,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 100,181 miles

Front 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)

Nearside Front jacking block on sill not in place

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

boot opens from inside

Fail 19 May 2018 99,977 miles

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

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

Front 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)

Nearside Front jacking block on sill not in place

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

boot opens from inside

Pass 11 May 2017 91,908 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2017 91,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 88,088 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 84,531 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

n/s/r childseat fitted

n/s/r tyre wearing edges

o/s/f tyre wearing edges and perashing

plastic covers fitted

rear brake ferrules has light corrosion

rear discs have scoring

Fail 11 May 2015 84,528 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all disc's has light scoaring

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

n/s/r childseat fitted

n/s/r tyre wearing edges

o/s/f tyre wearing edges and perashing

plastic covers fitted

rear brake ferrules has light corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2014 74,233 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 74,233 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 65,014 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 54,935 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 34,241 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 34,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 32,687 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 29,146 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 27,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2007 26,504 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 20,894 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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J17 AWT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 J17 AWT, 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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J17 AWT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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