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AIB 2135

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,934 mi
Last recorded117,934 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIB 2135
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 117,934 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 108,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Apr 2015 108,306 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 96,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 96,612 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 86,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 76,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 66,485 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 66,413 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 62,030 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 62,030 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 46,605 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 46,605 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 31,309 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 25,853 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 25,853 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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AIB 2135 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AIB 2135, 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 AIB 2135 registered?

AIB 2135 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AIB 2135 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AIB 2135 shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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