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AP03 TON

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

145,563 mi
Last recorded145,563 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 TON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 145,563 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 135,722 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes slight corrosion at front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 135,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes slight corrosion at front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 126,199 miles

EM lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 126,199 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

EM lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 114,896 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management light on

oil dipstick missing

Fail 9 Mar 2017 114,896 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management light on

oil dipstick missing

Pass 3 Mar 2016 111,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 111,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 108,055 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 108,055 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 104,768 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 97,048 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 97,048 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 87,465 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 79,071 miles

offside wiper blade torn but still clearing windscreen effectively

Fail 26 Jul 2010 79,068 miles

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

offside wiper blade torn but still clearing windscreen effectively

Pass 29 May 2009 70,722 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 70,722 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 60,277 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 60,277 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2007 47,118 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 36,235 miles

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

undertrays fitted to full length of vehicle.

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 TON is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 TON, 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 TON registered?

AP03 TON is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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