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AP03 YZF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,284 mi
Last recorded147,284 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 YZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 147,284 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 145,609 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 143,554 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 141,155 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 137,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 133,458 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 133,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 129,498 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 123,194 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 123,194 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 115,876 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 115,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 107,490 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and tray fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

front lower suspension arms inner bushes slightly soft.

Fail 16 Dec 2015 107,490 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers and tray fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

front lower suspension arms inner bushes slightly soft.

Pass 5 Dec 2014 98,929 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 91,519 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 86,723 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 79,930 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 79,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 73,877 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge and damaged outter sidewall

Pass 30 Oct 2009 69,416 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 63,999 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 63,999 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 52,341 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 44,033 miles

head light aims on lower limit

large under trays

Pass 16 Nov 2005 33,387 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 YZF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YZF, 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 YZF registered?

AP03 YZF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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The MOT history for AP03 YZF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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