MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,300 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central central exhaust flange deteriorating
Central central exhaust silencer deteriorating
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes in wheel arch slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear brake backing plate deteriorating
Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear swing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear rear exhaust mount deteriorating
undercovers making inspection difficult
Front Exhaust system insecure front exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective both rear outer seat belts locked (7.1.2 (e))
Central central exhaust flange deteriorating
Central central exhaust silencer deteriorating
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes in wheel arch slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear brake backing plate deteriorating
Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear swing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear rear exhaust mount deteriorating
undercovers making inspection difficult
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from center exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes in wheel arch slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front brake warning sensor broken
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
center exhaust flange deteriorating
rear axle and area area corroded
under covers making inspection difficult
Exhaust system insecure exhaust mount broken before rear silencer and center section blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring fractured or broken both front springs x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both front head lights image hazy (4.1.4 (b))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated hand brake not working (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Seat belt pretensioner deployed both outer seat belts stuck (2) (7.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from center exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes in wheel arch slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front brake warning sensor broken
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
center exhaust flange deteriorating
rear axle and area area corroded
under covers making inspection difficult
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()
auto transmission leak
exhaust hang brackets deteriorating
headlamp image deteriorating and recommend refurb
o/s/f pad warning light broken
parking brake result indicates possible repairs needed
rear sub frame and componets heavy corrossion
undercovers and sill covers fitted making inspection difficult
both headlamp image deteriorating
both rear brake backing plates deteriorating
driver mirror glass dark and recommend replacement
fuel cap very tight and recommend replacement
n/s/r amber bulb fadeing
o/s/r hand brake low effort
slight blue smoke and recommend service
undercovers fitted making inspection difficult
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s front rear amber bulbs starting to fade ()
exhaust flanges corroded
gear box oil leak
n/s front and rear amber bulbs fadeing
rear suspension starting to corrode
steering tight
under covers fitted making inspection difficult
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s front rear amber bulbs starting to fade ()
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
exhaust flanges corroded
gear box oil leak
n/s front and rear amber bulbs fadeing
rear suspension starting to corrode
steering tight
under covers fitted making inspection difficult
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front suspension arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak slight oil leak from gearbox ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
front and middle exhaust hangers broken
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front suspension arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak slight oil leak from gearbox ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
front and middle exhaust hangers broken
Gearbox oil leak
Offside Rear Inner Tyre wall damaged
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Gearbox oil leak
Offside Rear Inner Tyre wall damaged
plastic over sills fitted to body
under trays fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP GLASS BROKEN.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside rear tyre cut on inner edge but not showing cords
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside rear tyre cut on inner edge but not showing cords
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
all tyre depths getting low
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AU03 XGK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 AU03 XGK, 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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AU03 XGK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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