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AJ02 NAT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

87,284 mi
Last recorded87,284 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 NAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 87,284 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

underside corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2025 75,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 9 Jul 2025 75,361 miles

UNDERSIDE SURFACE CORROSION

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 64,431 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Fail 18 Jul 2024 64,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Pass 4 Jul 2023 51,571 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 38,535 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 37,950 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 35,868 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 33,925 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 31,298 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Oil leak

corrosion to various underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2016 31,298 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Oil leak

corrosion to various underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2015 29,208 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 26,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 24,486 miles

Centre/rear exhaust mounting corroded and weakened

Front tyres cracking with age 195/65/15 v

Fail 19 Jul 2013 24,464 miles

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

Centre/rear exhaust mounting corroded and weakened

Front tyres cracking with age 195/65/15 v

Pass 17 Jul 2012 22,212 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 19,766 miles

All tyres cracking slightly with age

Centre/rear exhaust mounting corroded

Metal brake pipes at rear slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 17,721 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 13,562 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 13,050 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 10,679 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 8,279 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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AJ02 NAT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AJ02 NAT, 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 AJ02 NAT registered?

AJ02 NAT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is AJ02 NAT safe to buy?

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