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J30 TVG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,782 mi
Last recorded96,782 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 TVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 96,782 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 93,640 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Sep 2024 93,633 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2023 91,291 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 90,225 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 89,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 88,170 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 89,477 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 83,518 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 79,525 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 75,887 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 71,299 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 66,879 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 66,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 60,987 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 55,650 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 50,203 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 45,408 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 40,091 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s torque arm ball joint gatter split.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 34,136 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 27,864 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 22,078 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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J30 TVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J30 TVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J30 TVG registered?

J30 TVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is J30 TVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J30 TVG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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