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AV03 CFM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,027 mi
Last recorded121,027 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 CFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 121,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Number plate lamp not working.

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 121,027 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Number plate lamp not working.

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 114,193 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 114,193 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 107,403 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 99,152 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Front brake discs worn / pitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 91,926 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 91,916 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 83,412 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 83,399 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 74,357 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 66,113 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 57,572 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 48,912 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 43,219 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 38,158 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 36,856 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 34,200 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 28,709 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 25,678 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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AV03 CFM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CFM, 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 AV03 CFM registered?

AV03 CFM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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