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AM03 XVT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,653 mi
Last recorded99,653 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 99,653 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 99,652 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edges split to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 98,939 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 98,937 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread split to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 97,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 94,489 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

rear tyres 2.8mm

Fail 29 Jun 2023 94,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward facing arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

rear tyres 2.8mm

Pass 11 Jun 2022 92,935 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 91,561 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 89,832 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

head light lens poor condition

Fail 23 Jun 2020 89,828 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Hight sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

head light lens poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2019 88,240 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 85,739 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 85,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 83,317 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 83,317 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 80,550 miles

both front tyres 3mm

Pass 29 Jun 2015 76,402 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 73,977 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 71,203 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 66,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 61,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 61,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 57,343 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 24,806 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 53,440 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 47,620 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 42,529 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 42,523 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 39,336 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)

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 XVT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM03 XVT registered?

AM03 XVT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is AM03 XVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM03 XVT shows 30 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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