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J90 CKH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,482 mi
Last recorded160,482 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 CKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 160,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 160,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 159,275 miles

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

exhaust nocking

Fail 19 Oct 2023 159,265 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

exhaust nocking

Pass 17 Dec 2021 154,915 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 154,867 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure both rear and centre mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 149,814 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 147,920 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 147,919 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too low both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 142,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

poor beam pattern o/s and n/s

Pass 19 Oct 2017 140,864 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 137,903 miles

Nearside Rear wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2015 131,500 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 131,500 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 126,747 miles

both front inner brake pads worn low

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 7 Oct 2013 118,795 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 118,795 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 110,134 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 101,568 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 101,568 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 92,582 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 83,810 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 83,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 70,812 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 56,249 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 47,027 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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J90 CKH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J90 CKH, 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 J90 CKH registered?

J90 CKH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is J90 CKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J90 CKH shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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