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ASU 486

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

80,890 mi
Last recorded80,890 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASU 486
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 80,890 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 75,381 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 72,845 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 72,838 miles

Nearside 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))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2021 71,215 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 69,244 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 69,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 68,629 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING ON INNER EDGES

Fail 30 May 2018 68,610 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 26 May 2017 67,227 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING

Pass 1 Jun 2016 65,142 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge also perrishing

Pass 15 Apr 2015 63,618 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 62,668 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 61,595 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 60,475 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 58,744 miles

Nearside front tyre outer edge slight wear

Pass 4 Jun 2009 57,987 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 54,304 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 54,303 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 54,301 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 54,296 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 46,169 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 46,169 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 23,921 miles

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)

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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ASU 486 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ASU 486, 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 ASU 486 registered?

ASU 486 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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