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AO03 ASH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

32,167 mi
Last recorded32,167 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 ASH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 32,167 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 32,101 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 31,928 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 31,923 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 31,282 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 31,257 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 31,207 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 31,188 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 31,178 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 31,169 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 31,162 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 31,027 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 30,290 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 29,419 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 28,046 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 28,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 26,893 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 25,540 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 22,947 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 19,004 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 19,003 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 14,315 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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AO03 ASH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 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 AO03 ASH, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO03 ASH registered?

AO03 ASH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2004.

Is AO03 ASH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 ASH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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