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A18 ONV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,781 mi
Last recorded98,781 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 ONV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 98,781 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 157,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 157,979 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 95,302 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 95,301 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 94,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 88,275 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 79,392 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 79,186 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 71,660 miles

headlights misty

Pass 19 Sep 2017 66,616 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 66,543 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 58,288 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres starting to split on side walls

Pass 10 Sep 2015 51,321 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 46,093 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 45,148 miles

brake wear indicater light staying on

Pass 21 Aug 2010 37,497 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 34,985 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 32,323 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 24,562 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 30,405 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 28,019 miles

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)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 28,019 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 21,310 miles

both front control arm bushes showing signs of spliting

Pass 28 Feb 2006 14,873 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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A18 ONV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A18 ONV, 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 A18 ONV registered?

A18 ONV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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