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JW52 AJW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

131,371 mi
Last recorded131,371 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW52 AJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 131,371 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 128,259 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 124,624 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 124,621 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 119,459 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 114,983 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jan 2022 114,983 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 113,431 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 112,884 miles

Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner camber arm bushes splitting and early separation , but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between rear axle and spare wheel well (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 110,860 miles

Corrosion forming at bottom of vehicle doors

Corrosion on NSR wheel arch

Fail 13 Dec 2018 110,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Corrosion forming at bottom of vehicle doors

Corrosion on NSR wheel arch

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Dec 2017 107,555 miles

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

Offside Front 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 12 Dec 2016 103,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 98,396 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Dec 2015 98,396 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torque strut (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play cross strut (2.2.B.1f)

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Dec 2014 92,208 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 92,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 87,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 81,442 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 73,527 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 73,527 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 69,095 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 61,923 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)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 61,923 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 53,899 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 48,310 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 41,856 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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JW52 AJW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 JW52 AJW, 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 JW52 AJW registered?

JW52 AJW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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