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145D273

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,050 mi
Last recorded164,050 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration145D273
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 164,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 159,214 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 150,267 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 141,210 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 137,332 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 120,925 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 115,789 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 115,499 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 110,123 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 104,621 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 98,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

off side rear shock absorber has negligible dampening effect

unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 9 May 2013 98,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

off side rear shock absorber has negligible dampening effect

unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 8 May 2012 91,249 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 91,249 miles

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 82,660 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 82,660 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 May 2010 73,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 May 2010 73,406 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 63,780 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 May 2008 54,867 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 44,729 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate started to come apart

Pass 12 May 2006 34,189 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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145D273 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 145D273, 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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145D273 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is 145D273 safe to buy?

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