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AF03 UGB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,403 mi
Last recorded83,403 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 UGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 83,403 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 81,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

boot lock loose

engine management light on dash

movement in nearside front anti roll bar linkage

movement/wear noted in offside and nearside front suspension

nearside wing mirror loose but secure

offside and nearside front suspension arm bushes worn

rear brake flexi hoses perished

rear tyres worn

signs of engine oil leaks

slight movement in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Nov 2011 81,720 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

boot lock loose

engine management light on dash

movement in nearside front anti roll bar linkage

movement/wear noted in offside and nearside front suspension

nearside wing mirror loose but secure

offside and nearside front suspension arm bushes worn

rear brake flexi hoses perished

rear tyres worn

signs of engine oil leaks

slight movement in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 22 May 2010 71,866 miles

all tyres @ approx 2 mm tread depth

o/side handbrake performance low for modek

Pass 8 May 2009 60,767 miles

front brake pads starting to wear

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 7 May 2009 60,767 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads starting to wear

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 30 Apr 2008 47,216 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2007 36,593 miles

offside rear tyre worn on legal limit and needs replacing

Pass 1 Feb 2006 26,784 miles

front tyre depths getting low

Fail 1 Feb 2006 26,783 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front tyre depths getting low

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 UGB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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