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A3 SSM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,320 mi
Last recorded137,320 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 SSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 137,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 135,275 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 135,266 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 132,496 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 130,220 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 130,220 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 125,614 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 125,613 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 119,634 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 111,572 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 104,531 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 99,258 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 93,705 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 89,645 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 88,114 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 83,371 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 75,171 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 21 Sep 2012 75,171 miles

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

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 2 Nov 2011 66,656 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 66,656 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 56,401 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 46,740 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 36,712 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 36,712 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 31,179 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 22,032 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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A3 SSM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A3 SSM, 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 A3 SSM registered?

A3 SSM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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