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AV03 FHT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,167 mi
Last recorded91,167 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 91,167 miles

All tyres have small cuts on sidewalls

Fail 25 Jan 2018 91,167 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

All tyres have small cuts on sidewalls

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 85,152 miles

All tyres have sidewall damage

Fail 26 Sep 2016 85,152 miles

All tyres have sidewall damage

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 80,482 miles

All tyres have sidewall damage

Fail 2 Oct 2015 80,482 miles

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

All tyres have sidewall damage

Pass 18 Sep 2014 74,649 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 69,540 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 63,177 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 63,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nsr tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Nov 2011 59,478 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

aux belt slapping around

offside front tyre out of shape

Pass 17 Aug 2010 54,575 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 54,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs pited and worn thin

Pass 24 Jun 2009 49,344 miles

o/s/r brakes showing signs of over heating and pads low (not binding)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 40,517 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 33,454 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 33,444 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

very strong smell of diesel from engine bay

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 FHT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AV03 FHT, 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 FHT registered?

AV03 FHT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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