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AR03 AEW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

131,397 mi
Last recorded131,397 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 AEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 131,397 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint ,baffles broken up/rattle in catalytic converter possible emission problem (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (arms front to vehicle) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wear outer edge surface cracking

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

Rear brakes noise when turning wheels by hand advise check

message on dash ,light out all seem to be working check connections

Fail 15 May 2018 131,397 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint ,baffles broken up/rattle in catalytic converter possible emission problem (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (arms front to vehicle) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wear outer edge surface cracking

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

Rear brakes noise when turning wheels by hand advise check

message on dash ,light out all seem to be working check connections

Pass 14 Jun 2017 130,008 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 130,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 124,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake foot lever anti slip missing

Fail 5 Jan 2017 124,626 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake foot lever anti slip missing

Pass 5 Jan 2016 108,439 miles

Nearside wiper starting to split

Fail 4 Jan 2016 108,438 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside wiper starting to split

Pass 6 Jan 2015 96,429 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 92,272 miles

Brake pipes at rear corroded.

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak around engine.

Fail 14 Jul 2014 92,272 miles

Brake pipes at rear corroded.

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak around engine.

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 81,787 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 77,674 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 77,674 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2011 70,792 miles

nearside front tyre getting low on inner edge

offside front tyre very low on inner edge

Fail 10 May 2011 70,789 miles

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

nearside front tyre getting low on inner edge

offside front tyre very low on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2010 63,536 miles

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

offside rear tyre getting low

Fail 11 May 2010 63,525 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 7 May 2009 55,552 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 55,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2008 46,641 miles

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

rear tyres getting low

Pass 18 Apr 2007 36,610 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 25,601 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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AR03 AEW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 AR03 AEW, 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 AR03 AEW registered?

AR03 AEW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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