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AP03 OXU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,301 mi
Last recorded150,301 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 OXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2024 150,301 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Has a slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box has a split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 146,646 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 141,853 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 137,116 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box + deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2020 133,984 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bushes pulling away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2019 130,497 miles

Central exhaust blow

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust mounting loose

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension components deteriorating

Pass 10 Jul 2018 125,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

slight exhaust blow

Fail 10 Jul 2018 125,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

slight exhaust blow

Pass 18 Jul 2017 121,482 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all in places (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box at rear (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Front worn on inner treads

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

Offside Front tyre bold on inner treads

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 121,479 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported support brackets adrift (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all in places (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box at rear (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Front worn on inner treads

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

Offside Front tyre bold on inner treads

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 116,582 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all in places (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front number plate cracked

Front tyres feathering on inner edges

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension components deteriorating

Pass 16 Jul 2015 112,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

rear suspension components showing deterioration

Pass 24 Jul 2014 107,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear suspension compoents showing deterioration

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2013 103,403 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 98,036 miles

front number plate cracked

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped+scored

rear suspension components corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2012 98,033 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped+scored

front number plate cracked

rear suspension components corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2011 91,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front number plate cracked+rear dis-colouring

full inspection of underside of vehicle prevented by fitting of full protective floor pans+sill covers

rear brake discs corroded+binding

rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2010 81,066 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Jul 2009 68,582 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 59,206 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2007 48,232 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 36,847 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 OXU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AP03 OXU, 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 OXU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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