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L15 JFS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,456 mi
Last recorded46,456 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 JFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 46,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 45,143 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 43,191 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed lubed webbing so recoils better (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 43,191 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed lubed webbing so recoils better (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 42,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 42,429 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 41,765 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 41,765 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 41,373 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 40,662 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 39,739 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 38,895 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 33,414 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 25,116 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 22,842 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 21,359 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 20,044 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 18,505 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 18,505 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 15,103 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 10,933 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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L15 JFS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L15 JFS, 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 L15 JFS registered?

L15 JFS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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