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986 ARC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,618 mi
Last recorded130,618 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration986 ARC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 130,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2012 32,626 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2011 113,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2011 113,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2010 105,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 May 2010 105,628 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 99,148 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 99,148 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 86,370 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 56,468 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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986 ARC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 986 ARC, 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 986 ARC registered?

986 ARC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is 986 ARC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 986 ARC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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