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AO03 ZNR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,327 mi
Last recorded119,327 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 119,327 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 118,968 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 118,954 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 114,600 miles

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)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 94,146 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 107,383 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)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 107,383 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 99,032 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 99,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 91,717 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 84,008 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 84,008 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 74,528 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 64,958 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 64,958 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 56,111 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 56,068 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 52,322 miles

full length floor pan shield fitted not allowing inspection of underside

rear number plate deteriorating (can read ok)

Fail 18 May 2009 52,276 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2008 46,599 miles

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)

Fail 27 May 2008 46,597 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 40,257 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 40,257 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2006 31,558 miles

cannot see front and rear pads to inspect condtion..

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 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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