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AB03 SOL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

135,767 mi
Last recorded135,767 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 SOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 135,767 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 116,540 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 96,724 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 84,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear seat belt requires attention

Pass 7 Feb 2014 82,457 miles

offside rear seat belt requires attention

Fail 6 Feb 2014 82,547 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

offside rear seat belt requires attention

Pass 21 Jan 2013 82,034 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 79,905 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2011 77,033 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 71,035 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 67,944 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 67,944 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 58,558 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 46,761 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 35,568 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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AB03 SOL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AB03 SOL, 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 AB03 SOL registered?

AB03 SOL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AB03 SOL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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