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AO03 VLK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,110 mi
Last recorded48,110 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 48,110 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2020 47,950 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2019 47,943 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2019 47,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2018 46,552 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2017 45,664 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 10 May 2016 43,157 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 41,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 37,472 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 31,522 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 26,799 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 26,799 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 22,756 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 18,896 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 24 Apr 2009 14,775 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 9,785 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 6,228 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 VLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VLK, 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 VLK registered?

AO03 VLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is AO03 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 VLK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO03 VLK have outstanding finance?

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