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A15 PPW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,611 mi
Last recorded67,611 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 PPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 67,611 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side and near side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and or gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Off side and near side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Off side and near side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 62,903 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and or gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Off side and near side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 62,903 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Front arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Off side and near side (3.4 (b) (i))

MIL lamp on

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and or gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Off side and near side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 60,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover, sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2019 58,140 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 58,085 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 54,470 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 51,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 51,147 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

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

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

engine fault light on

leaks at auto box ?

Pass 28 Nov 2016 44,954 miles

LEAK AT AUTO BOX

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 36,845 miles

oil leak gearbox area

Fail 23 Nov 2015 36,845 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear of (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak gearbox area

Pass 25 Nov 2014 29,865 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 29,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 21,819 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 15,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 14,516 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 14,237 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 13,671 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 12,903 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 12,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 11,574 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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A15 PPW 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 72.7%.

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 A15 PPW, 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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A15 PPW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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