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J444 DWB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,245 mi
Last recorded148,245 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 DWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 148,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 148,196 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 129,159 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 129,158 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 115,244 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 111,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion appearing on vehicle underside at rear

Pass 18 Jan 2017 107,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear.. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear... (3.6.B.2c)

all four tyres beginning to perish/split slightly in treads

Pass 18 Jan 2016 102,992 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 97,999 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 90,800 miles

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)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 77,640 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 70,952 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 63,055 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 55,506 miles

Bonnet tounge broken

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

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

Transmission has slight weeping of oil

early signs of perishing on rear flexi hoses

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2008 43,970 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 33,403 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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J444 DWB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J444 DWB, 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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J444 DWB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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