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ANG 888X

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

87,575 mi
Last recorded87,575 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANG 888X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 87,575 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 78,926 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 70,832 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 63,108 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 61,740 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 60,297 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 58,620 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 57,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush has play but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 55,739 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 55,731 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 53,856 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 53,827 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 51,442 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 49,330 miles

all four tyres have cracking on sidewalls

Fail 15 Oct 2015 49,325 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all four tyres have cracking on sidewalls

Pass 27 Oct 2014 47,173 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 44,486 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 41,425 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 37,768 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 37,768 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 33,991 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 29,520 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 25,144 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 20,052 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 12,947 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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ANG 888X is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 ANG 888X, 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 ANG 888X registered?

ANG 888X is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is ANG 888X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANG 888X shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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