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AJ03 VBP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

116,481 mi
Last recorded116,481 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 116,481 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside side repeater lens damaged

rear inner arches and subframe rusty

Fail 3 Aug 2018 116,022 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens broken - sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function locked (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced 50% of light sources not illuminating (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective secured with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front foglight insecure

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))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering track rods have had excessive heat applied

Fail 3 Jul 2018 115,314 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

nearside mirror damaged

rear inner arches rusty

steering column squeaks

Fail 12 May 2018 114,326 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track arm inner joint cover adrift (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front door mirror faded

Offside Front tyre wearing to inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2017 105,500 miles

Indicator stalk faulty

Fail 25 Apr 2017 105,491 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator stalk faulty

Pass 12 Apr 2016 96,951 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Indicator switch worn

Offside front droplink has play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 96,931 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

E.M.L. light illuminated

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 88,329 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 88,329 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 79,202 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 79,202 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 71,921 miles

Centre exhaust corroding

Front brake discs worn close to limits

General corrosion to rear subframe

N/s/r tyre worn unevenly and close to wear bars

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination

Some deterioration to suspension bushes

Rear brake pads worn beyond service limits and close to mot limits

Pass 1 May 2012 67,877 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split

centre exhaust mounting snapped but exhaust still secure

Fail 30 Apr 2012 67,873 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wiper blades starting to split

centre exhaust mounting snapped but exhaust still secure

Pass 21 Mar 2011 15,954 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear anti-roll bar corroded

slight movement offside front bottom ball joint

Fail 18 Mar 2011 62,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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 15 Sep 2009 55,076 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 46,164 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 46,164 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2007 39,732 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 35,407 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 VBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AJ03 VBP, 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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AJ03 VBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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