MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,348 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged
covers and under trays fitted
Nearside Front fog light loose in bumper
bonnet release safety catch pull missing
Nearside Front fog light loose in bumper
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
bonnet release safety catch pull missing
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear number plate deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear number plate deteriorated
Rear number plate delaminating
Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear number plate delaminating
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AC03 HSJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 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 AC03 HSJ, 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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How do I check the history of AC03 HSJ?
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What year was AC03 HSJ registered?
AC03 HSJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2003.
Is AC03 HSJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for AC03 HSJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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