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J3 NJF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,479 mi
Last recorded99,479 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 NJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 99,479 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but is still secure

Fail 7 Dec 2013 99,479 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but is still secure

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 93,137 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 81,322 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front discs worn

Pass 25 Oct 2010 66,335 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 66,313 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 61,369 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 52,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 45,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 42,022 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 33,155 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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J3 NJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J3 NJF, 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 J3 NJF registered?

J3 NJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is J3 NJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 NJF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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