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A15 SPX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,487 mi
Last recorded74,487 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 74,487 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 74,477 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2024 69,323 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 63,554 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 62,623 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs have slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 62,623 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs have slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 62,187 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 62,172 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded / fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Steering system slightly rough tyre / spring defects (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 61,579 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 59,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 57,908 miles

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

n/s/f brake hose deteriorated

o/s/f brake hose deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2018 57,906 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

n/s/f brake hose deteriorated

o/s/f brake hose deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2017 56,847 miles

Nearside front wing and both doors have slight damage

Pass 31 Jan 2017 56,663 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 55,493 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 53,827 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 53,825 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 52,419 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 48,504 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 45,446 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 45,444 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 42,606 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 42,606 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 38,899 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 34,218 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 27 Nov 2007 29,774 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 29,774 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 22,245 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 SPX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A15 SPX, 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 A15 SPX registered?

A15 SPX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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