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AJ03 WFB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

116,718 mi
Last recorded116,718 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 WFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 116,718 miles

Offside Front road wheel has slight damage

Offside Front tyre wearing thin

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

brake pipes coated/greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

heavy corrosion to rear sub-frame and rear suspension arms

Fail 10 Nov 2021 116,718 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front road wheel has slight damage

Offside Front tyre wearing thin

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

brake pipes coated/greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

heavy corrosion to rear sub-frame and rear suspension arms

Pass 9 Nov 2020 108,763 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front alloy wheel damaged

Offside Front wheel has play on hub

Fail 9 Nov 2020 108,763 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements imbalanced (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front alloy wheel damaged

Offside Front wheel has play on hub

Pass 2 Nov 2019 102,133 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 102,133 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 100,068 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 100,068 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22 24 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2016 99,240 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 99,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 99,180 miles

Indicator switch faulty Indicators do not stay on. ( lane change indicators only ) (1.4.A.1)

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

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

E M Light on

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 68,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Nov 2014 68,711 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 64,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 61,149 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall worn and slightly cut

rear exhaust mounting missing

Fail 25 Sep 2012 61,149 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall worn and slightly cut

rear exhaust mounting missing

Pass 26 Jul 2011 57,834 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Mar 2010 53,928 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 48,463 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

front number plate deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2008 42,243 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Mar 2008 42,243 miles

front number slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Mar 2007 36,128 miles

front reg; plate damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,742 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 WFB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WFB, 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 WFB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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