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AF03 UFV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,625 mi
Last recorded113,625 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 UFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2011 113,625 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 113,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jun 2011 102,656 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 102,612 miles

front wiper blades worn

Fail 2 Apr 2011 102,612 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front wiper blades worn

Pass 24 Feb 2010 96,344 miles

middle section exhaust braket in poor condition

Pass 19 Feb 2009 86,341 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 77,159 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 64,938 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 51,839 miles

advise both front tyres starting to get low & starting to step

advise both rear tyres starting to step

advise n/s/r tyre getting low on outside edge

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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AF03 UFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF03 UFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF03 UFV registered?

AF03 UFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AF03 UFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 UFV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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