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J80 XLL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,986 mi
Last recorded92,986 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 XLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 92,986 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 92,986 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 88,926 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 84,335 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 80,456 miles

diesel smell around engine, cannot remove covers to check suspect leak

Fail 15 Sep 2018 80,456 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

diesel smell around engine, cannot remove covers to check suspect leak

Pass 8 Sep 2017 76,029 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 74,638 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 74,638 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 68,526 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 61,600 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 54,150 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 47,516 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)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 42,328 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 38,830 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 36,159 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 29,765 miles

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

parking foot brake has long travel

Pass 22 Oct 2007 23,313 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 15,085 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 15,085 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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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J80 XLL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J80 XLL, 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 J80 XLL registered?

J80 XLL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is J80 XLL safe to buy?

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