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AJ03 VAD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,163 mi
Last recorded111,163 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 111,163 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 103,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 103,932 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 95,771 miles

exhaust slight leak at catalyst

Pass 25 Aug 2023 85,702 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 81,918 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 77,797 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 74,855 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 70,779 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 66,417 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 60,935 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 55,484 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 51,370 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 49,952 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 47,022 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 44,131 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 44,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 41,526 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 39,083 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 39,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 37,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 36,077 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 32,092 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 32,091 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 26,600 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 21,708 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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AJ03 VAD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AJ03 VAD, 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 AJ03 VAD registered?

AJ03 VAD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is AJ03 VAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ03 VAD shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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