MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,327 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under cover fitted cannot see all parts
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
rear box heat shield lose and rattling
under trays fitted obscuring view
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front one (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
rear box heat shield lose and rattling
under trays fitted obscuring view
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
exhaust bracket corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
exhaust bracket corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front discs look worn, exhaust corroded
nearside front brake pipe corroded
offside rear brake pipe corroded
offside wiper leave screen hazy
Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Engine idle speed near upper limit
Front bumper damaged
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear number plate faded
full length floor pan shield fitted not allowing inspection of underside
rear number plate deteriorating (can read ok)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
full length floor pan shield fitted not allowing inspection of underside
n/s/f tyre has shallow cuts on inner sidewall
rear number plate deteriorating (can read ok)
Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre splitting on inner sidewall
rear number plate deteriorating (can read ok)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre splitting on inner sidewall
rear number plate deteriorating (can read ok)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
cannot see front and rear pads to inspect condtion..
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO03 ZNR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 ZNR, 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 ZNR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2003.
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