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A3 SVN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,804 mi
Last recorded117,804 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 SVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 117,804 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 114,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 114,378 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced Possibly poor connection somewhere. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Possibly poor connection somewhere. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced Possibly poor connection somewhere. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Boot does not open from outside handle.

Both front headlamps cloudy, Aim just acceptable.

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Washer jet weak.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 111,183 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 111,183 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 111,141 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 101,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2018 88,566 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 88,398 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Lens holed/damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 71,159 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm. (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 71,158 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm. (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 50,002 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2016 50,002 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 37,128 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cut inner sidewall

offside rear tyre cut inner sidewall

Fail 13 Jul 2015 37,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cut inner sidewall

offside rear tyre cut inner sidewall

Pass 8 Jul 2014 20,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2010 18,703 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 16,037 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 16,037 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 13,077 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 10,086 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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A3 SVN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 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 A3 SVN, 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 22 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 SVN registered?

A3 SVN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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