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AP03 ZNU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,061 mi
Last recorded119,061 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 ZNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 119,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 119,042 miles

chip in windscreen swept area

front brake discs worn & corroded

nearside rear tyre perished & getting close to wear bars

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear brake has slight bind

offside rear tyre bald inner edge worn close to legal limit

offside wiper slightly smeary

Fail 28 Jun 2018 119,039 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen swept area

front brake discs worn & corroded

nearside rear tyre perished & getting close to wear bars

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear brake has slight bind

offside rear tyre bald inner edge worn close to legal limit

offside wiper slightly smeary

Pass 13 Oct 2017 116,093 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre getting low and age cracking

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

underbody suspension and brake parts has surface rust

Pass 10 Oct 2016 110,564 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad looks low (3.5.1g)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides and near side lens damaged (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 100,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 100,000 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 93,419 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2014 93,416 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2013 81,121 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 72,829 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 65,770 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 65,770 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 63,181 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 60,434 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 57,315 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 53,073 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 35,442 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 ZNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZNU, 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 ZNU registered?

AP03 ZNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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