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ALZ 7231

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,347 mi
Last recorded108,347 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 7231
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 108,347 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated x4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 108,344 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated x4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

mil light is on its befor 2008

Fail 9 Feb 2017 108,289 miles

Central Statutory seat belt missing is missing (5.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 93,651 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 91,795 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 91,795 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 87,453 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 81,953 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 81,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 71,267 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 60,078 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 58,258 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2008 55,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

strong smell of diesel from under bonnet

Pass 12 Dec 2008 55,875 miles

strong smell of diesel from under bonnet

Pass 14 Dec 2007 51,320 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 42,114 miles

wipers and washers did not work at first try

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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ALZ 7231 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ALZ 7231, 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 ALZ 7231 registered?

ALZ 7231 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is ALZ 7231 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 7231 shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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