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AP03 VNB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

109,729 mi
Last recorded109,729 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 109,729 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 103,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 97,184 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 91,883 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 84,436 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 77,250 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 70,905 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 66,873 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 61,440 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 51,053 miles

nsf wiper blade is insecure

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

both front discs are lipped

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Feb 2011 51,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front discs are lipped

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

nsf wiper blade is insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2010 40,082 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 34,980 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 34,980 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 30,734 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 25,723 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 23,551 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 VNB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VNB, 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 VNB registered?

AP03 VNB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 August 2003.

Is AP03 VNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 VNB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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