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AP03 LHD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,260 mi
Last recorded143,260 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 LHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 143,260 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 143,211 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault info display message (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine management lamp illuminated, advise diagnostic

oil breather pipe from cam cover to inlet induction pipe split

Offside Rear child seat insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2015 127,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre mid section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 127,853 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45R17 (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre mid section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 118,275 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 109,986 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 109,986 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 101,283 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 101,283 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 92,203 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 92,203 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 82,946 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 82,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2009 72,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 72,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 61,412 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 55,588 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 8 Jan 2007 45,520 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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AP03 LHD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AP03 LHD, 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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AP03 LHD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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