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AU03 XGA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

192,510 mi
Last recorded192,510 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 XGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 192,510 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 192,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 184,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 167,621 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 153,555 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 131,528 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 131,355 miles

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint REAR ARM (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 107,614 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers and trays fitted obscuring some parts/components of the vehicle

items removed prior to test

no dip stick for oil temp. check prior to gas test

Fail 26 Feb 2016 107,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower, front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers and trays fitted obscuring some parts/components of the vehicle

items removed prior to test

no dip stick for oil temp. check prior to gas test

Pass 28 Feb 2015 97,385 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

strong smell of fuel but leak not detected

Pass 25 Feb 2014 83,663 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff drive shaft oil seal

Fail 24 Feb 2014 83,663 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff drive shaft oil seal

Pass 26 Feb 2013 71,930 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2013 71,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 68,808 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 64,574 miles

Sill & underbody covers fitted, unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 29 Mar 2010 59,520 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 59,520 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 50,766 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 49,022 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)

o/s/f tyre worn slighty uneven

Pass 15 Mar 2008 41,611 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 34,147 miles

slight diff leak

Pass 4 Apr 2006 25,880 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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AU03 XGA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AU03 XGA, 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 AU03 XGA registered?

AU03 XGA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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