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AO03 VLF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

91,462 mi
Last recorded91,462 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 91,462 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 90,524 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 89,558 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 88,153 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 86,103 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 84,606 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 81,818 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket after front axle deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 71,490 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 59,320 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 67,346 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 66,337 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 64,670 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 64,667 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2013 61,355 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 58,104 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 54,236 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 49,748 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 46,234 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 7 May 2008 41,943 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 37,282 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 32,844 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 VLF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 VLF, 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 AO03 VLF registered?

AO03 VLF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is AO03 VLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 VLF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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