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A14 TSE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,815 mi
Last recorded162,815 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 TSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 162,815 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undershield fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2017 162,815 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undershield fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 151,527 miles

engine covers fitted

kerb damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust box corroded

undershields fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 140,196 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 140,196 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 123,949 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 123,949 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 110,718 miles

Rear exhaust is corroded

passenger front splash gruard is broken

Pass 3 Sep 2012 92,038 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 83,775 miles

car exhaust smokey

Pass 28 Sep 2010 66,854 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 54,184 miles

near side front tyre severely worn on outside edge,this condition may be caused by geometry misalignement.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 39,392 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 37,814 miles

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

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

large under trays

rear number/plate starting to discolour

Pass 28 Mar 2007 31,593 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 25,782 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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A14 TSE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A14 TSE, 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 A14 TSE registered?

A14 TSE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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The MOT history for A14 TSE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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