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J1 PWA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

105,484 mi
Last recorded105,484 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 PWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 105,484 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 105,484 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 102,975 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 102,974 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 100,849 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 100,849 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 98,176 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 96,269 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

o/s front fog light lens broken

Pass 27 Nov 2020 94,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 94,160 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 75,625 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 59,523 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 55,130 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 54,197 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 52,953 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 51,650 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 50,509 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 47,733 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 47,733 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 46,573 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 45,241 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 39,194 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 39,193 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 31,516 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 25,780 miles

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)

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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J1 PWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J1 PWA, 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 J1 PWA registered?

J1 PWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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The MOT history for J1 PWA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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