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AJ03 WEP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,933 mi
Last recorded94,933 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 94,933 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Fail 4 Jun 2024 94,921 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 86,227 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 81,130 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

corrosion across rear subframe and suspension

Fail 6 Jun 2022 81,130 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

corrosion across rear subframe and suspension

Pass 26 May 2021 77,362 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2021 77,359 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer 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))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 75,323 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 71,778 miles

front lower front arms starting to weep oil no play in bushes

rear number plate starting to de laminate

Pass 11 Jun 2018 66,781 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose minor damage (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 66,781 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose minor damage (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 58,822 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 51,583 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 51,369 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 49,908 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 48,729 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 47,940 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 46,472 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 45,050 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 41,401 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 36,117 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 29,032 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 28,754 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 22,902 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 WEP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WEP, 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 WEP registered?

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

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