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AJ03 VBG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,976 mi
Last recorded129,976 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 129,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 126,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Screw in tyre

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 123,325 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Screw in tyre

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 126,325 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Screw in tyre

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 124,568 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 124,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 121,342 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 118,104 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 113,166 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 109,305 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 105,182 miles

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 11 Jan 2014 99,711 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 95,162 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 90,308 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 90,308 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2011 85,805 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2010 75,635 miles

centre exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 27 May 2009 68,034 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 57,552 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 46,939 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 46,904 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 38,247 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 VBG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VBG, 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 VBG registered?

AJ03 VBG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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