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AC03 CXE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,236 mi
Last recorded89,236 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 CXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 89,236 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 86,450 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 86,444 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 83,836 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

exhaust bracket broken but not insecure

Pass 14 May 2018 81,048 miles

Central Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 14 May 2018 81,047 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Central Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 16 May 2017 76,551 miles

exhaust system centre mounting fractured

Pass 18 May 2016 72,841 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 72,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 72,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 68,509 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 68,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 63,760 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r jacking block missing

oil leak from gear box

Pass 21 Jun 2011 57,613 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 52,996 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,974 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 46,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside wiper jumping

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 39,981 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 32,508 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 25,800 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 24,116 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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AC03 CXE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AC03 CXE, 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 AC03 CXE registered?

AC03 CXE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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