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AJ03 WFL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

180,727 mi
Last recorded180,727 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 WFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 180,727 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 177,266 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 174,554 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 174,554 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 168,212 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 162,776 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 157,850 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 157,846 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 151,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers and under body sheilds fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Apr 2016 151,181 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers and under body sheilds fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 May 2015 145,267 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 138,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 138,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 132,131 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 132,131 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 128,034 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 124,521 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 118,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 115,435 miles

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

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

when car is cold it run uneven

Fail 8 Apr 2009 115,435 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

polly belt well worn

Pass 27 Mar 2008 111,433 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 103,647 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 82,907 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 WFL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 WFL, 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 WFL registered?

AJ03 WFL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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