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AP03 PAN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,132 mi
Last recorded77,132 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 PAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 77,132 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded

front to rear exhuast system corroded and detertiated

under tray fited

Pass 25 Aug 2015 76,571 miles

Offside Front inner brake pad ??

Pass 27 Aug 2014 74,626 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 73,107 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 70,465 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 68,495 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 68,490 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 66,701 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 65,357 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 56,900 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 51,501 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 39,483 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 PAN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PAN, 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 AP03 PAN registered?

AP03 PAN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AP03 PAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 PAN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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