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AO03 OMJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,463 mi
Last recorded64,463 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 OMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 64,463 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

both rear wheel arches rusty

rear brake back plates rusty

rear suspension rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2018 56,180 miles

nearside front lower rear track control arm bush perished

offside front lower front track control arm bush perished

rear brake back plates rusty

rear suspension components rusty

rear tyres worn and perished

Fail 12 Jul 2018 56,180 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside front lower rear track control arm bush perished

offside front lower front track control arm bush perished

rear brake back plates rusty

rear suspension components rusty

rear tyres worn and perished

tyre pressures low

Pass 1 Aug 2017 52,850 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Plastic sill covers and floor under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2017 52,850 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower dust covers and play in lower balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Plastic sill covers and floor under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 50,914 miles

corrosion to rear anti roll bar

offside front drop link has slight play

slight wear to front brake discs

wiper performance

Pass 13 Oct 2015 47,779 miles

corrosion to rear anti roll bar

Fail 13 Oct 2015 47,778 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion to rear anti roll bar

nearside front anti roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint

Pass 21 Oct 2014 46,668 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

note/brake pads not fully visible

note/diesel glow plug light activated

offside spotlight glass broken

Fail 21 Oct 2014 46,668 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

note/brake pads not fully visible

note/diesel glow plug light activated

offside spotlight glass broken

Pass 8 Oct 2013 44,812 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 39,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2012 39,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 33,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 27,944 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 2 Nov 2009 21,294 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 21,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 19,597 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 16,330 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 12,790 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 27 Mar 2006 9,476 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 OMJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO03 OMJ, 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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AO03 OMJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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