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AO03 VLH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,975 mi
Last recorded113,975 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 113,975 miles

Offside Front 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 Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 112,342 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 109,993 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 108,134 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust clamp corroded catalyst converter side

Pass 28 Feb 2022 106,263 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 104,261 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 104,261 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 102,616 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 102,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 99,590 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 94,534 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 89,046 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2016 82,643 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 75,481 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 65,880 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 56,023 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 49,653 miles

Oil leak

o/s door mirror delaminating

Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,780 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 46,660 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 43,829 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2008 38,787 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 38,782 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 31,884 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 24,391 miles

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

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 VLH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VLH, 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 VLH registered?

AO03 VLH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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The MOT history for AO03 VLH shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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