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AJ03 WFU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

146,503 mi
Last recorded146,503 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 146,503 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 141,437 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 141,389 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play tie bar (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 132,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 123,922 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 123,920 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint track control arm (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint track control arm (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 118,936 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 118,022 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 116,249 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 113,881 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 103,610 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 81,558 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 53,717 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 43,255 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 34,045 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 WFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WFU, 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 WFU registered?

AJ03 WFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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