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AU03 XGL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

162,733 mi
Last recorded162,733 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 XGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 162,733 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 144,779 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 131,871 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner both sides (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges inner and outer

general light corrosion to rear suspension and brake pipes

Pass 9 Aug 2016 120,100 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front arms inner bush separtated (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 120,099 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front arms inner bush separtated (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 108,431 miles

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 97,580 miles

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 97,554 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 85,824 miles

Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 72,630 miles

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2011 60,909 miles

all tyres wearing on inside and outside edges

Pass 12 Aug 2010 48,566 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 26,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 28,931 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)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 20,318 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 15,880 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 11,914 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 XGL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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