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J19 JGS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

107,945 mi
Last recorded107,945 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 JGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 107,945 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 106,369 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 103,736 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 103,672 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 102,510 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 100,023 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 99,986 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower dust cover has cut in it (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 97,970 miles

Exhaust mounting defective gear box exhaust mount and central mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 94,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower support rusty

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 92,856 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 87,038 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 87,005 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 85,103 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 85,103 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 82,811 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 74,715 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 68,771 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Oct 2012 59,608 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2011 52,502 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 50,194 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 48,195 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 48,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 45,106 miles

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

damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 26 Jan 2008 40,991 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 36,997 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 25,928 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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J19 JGS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 J19 JGS, 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 J19 JGS registered?

J19 JGS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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