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AM03 BEE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

36,080 mi
Last recorded36,080 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 BEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 36,080 miles

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

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 26 Jul 2025 35,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 25 Jul 2024 35,380 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 3 Aug 2023 35,041 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed coating suspension components vehicle structure & brake/fuel pipes

Pass 3 Aug 2022 34,730 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle under sealed coating structure, suspension components and all pipes

Pass 2 Aug 2021 34,420 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Vehicle undersealed coating all suspension components & brake/fuel pipes

Pass 6 Aug 2020 34,208 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Vehicle under sealed

Pass 6 Aug 2019 33,606 miles

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

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

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

Rear Central exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential has slight seepage of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle under body coated with under sealant which covers brake pipes and fuel pipes

Fail 6 Aug 2019 33,606 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Central exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential has slight seepage of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle under body coated with under sealant which covers brake pipes and fuel pipes

Pass 9 Aug 2018 32,535 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken due to corrosion but exhaust system adequately supported

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlight bracket damaged but headlight secure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 31,506 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken due to corrosion but exhaust system adequately supported

Nearside Front headlight bracket damaged but headlight secure

Oil leak

engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components in engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring view of some under body components

vehicle under body has been coated with wax oil including brake & fuel pipes & other components.

Pass 15 Aug 2016 30,051 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken due to corrosion but exhaust system adequately supported

Nearside Front headlight bracket damaged but headlight secure

Oil leak

engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring view of some under body components

vehicle under body has been coated with wax oil including brake & fuel pipes

Fail 15 Aug 2016 30,051 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken due to corrosion but exhaust system adequately supported

Nearside Front headlight bracket damaged but headlight secure

Oil leak

engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring view of some under body components

vehicle under body has been coated with wax oil including brake & fuel pipes

Pass 20 Aug 2015 29,034 miles

Offside Rear slightly perhished

oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2014 28,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle undersealed

Pass 21 Aug 2014 28,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle undersealed

Pass 9 Sep 2013 27,124 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,018 miles

middle exhaust slightly corroision

Pass 19 Mar 2011 23,519 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 21,574 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 18,038 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 13,708 miles

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

park brake nearly at the end of its travel

Pass 18 Jun 2007 10,560 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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AM03 BEE 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 87%.

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 AM03 BEE, 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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AM03 BEE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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