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ACZ 3859

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,008 mi
Last recorded66,008 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 3859
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 66,008 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Nov 2022 66,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2021 61,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 56,345 miles

advise osr tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2019 52,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 52,454 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 51,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 51,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 44,616 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 44,616 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 39,391 miles

parking brake at minimum efficiency 16%

Pass 21 Apr 2016 31,055 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 31,055 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 29,404 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 29,404 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 27,751 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 26,751 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 26,751 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 25,675 miles

slight play in both the front wheels

Pass 22 Apr 2011 23,863 miles

engine missfire

Pass 14 Apr 2010 22,690 miles

undercovers fitted unable to inspect bottom of the engine, front subframe and chassis

Fail 14 Apr 2010 22,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

undercovers fitted unable to inspect bottom of the engine, front subframe and chassis

Pass 7 Apr 2009 20,761 miles

nearside rear tyre on limits and offside rear warn close to limits

offside front tyre wearing on edge and nearside front warn low and cuts in sidewall

offside rear tyre cut in sidewalls

Fail 3 Apr 2009 20,733 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

nearside rear tyre on limits and offside rear warn close to limits

offside front tyre wearing on edge and nearside front warn low and cuts in sidewall

offside rear tyre cut in sidewalls

parking brake travel

slight oil leak turbo area

Pass 4 Apr 2008 19,085 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 17,284 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 14,248 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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ACZ 3859 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ACZ 3859, 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 ACZ 3859 registered?

ACZ 3859 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is ACZ 3859 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACZ 3859 shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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