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A19 URS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

84,896 mi
Last recorded84,896 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 URS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 84,896 miles

All rear suspension corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 82,936 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion across rear suspension and subframe

Pass 2 Apr 2024 81,046 miles

All brake pipes corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 81,005 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 80,180 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 80,180 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 79,611 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 79,328 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 79,231 miles

Centre exhaust clamp cracked

Fail 13 Mar 2020 79,231 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Centre exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2019 78,423 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2018 77,537 miles

Central exhaust clamp cracked

Nearside Front wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Fail 13 Apr 2018 77,536 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Central exhaust clamp cracked

Nearside Front wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Pass 13 Apr 2017 76,364 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 75,307 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 74,342 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 73,619 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 72,767 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 71,766 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 70,813 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 70,135 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 69,234 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 69,229 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 68,095 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 64,662 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 59,847 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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A19 URS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 A19 URS, 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 A19 URS registered?

A19 URS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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