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AV03 CFE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,058 mi
Last recorded79,058 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 CFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 79,058 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 74,909 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 74,790 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 68,638 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 61,020 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 54,639 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 54,293 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 54,013 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 53,542 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 52,261 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2015 50,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 47,861 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 47,861 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 45,522 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 43,089 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 40,791 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 37,685 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 34,913 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 34,371 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 28,912 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 23,051 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 18,593 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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AV03 CFE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AV03 CFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV03 CFE registered?

AV03 CFE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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The MOT history for AV03 CFE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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