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AO03 ULY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,750 mi
Last recorded81,750 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 ULY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 81,750 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 81,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 77,461 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 72,724 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 62,797 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 62,797 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2019 51,382 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 41,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres slight cracks

Pass 26 May 2017 33,847 miles

Offside Rear tyre has been puncture repaired

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring some testable items from view

minor surface chipping to windscreen

Pass 19 May 2016 33,009 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 32,115 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

puncture plug in center of RHR tyre

Pass 21 May 2014 30,850 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 29,303 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 23 May 2012 27,402 miles

font wipers smear

Pass 25 May 2011 25,033 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 23,162 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 20,642 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 18,285 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 16,296 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 13,989 miles

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

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

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

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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AO03 ULY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AO03 ULY, 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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What year was AO03 ULY registered?

AO03 ULY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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