MOT Status
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112,017 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides of vehicle. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides of vehicle. (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides of vehicle. (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides of vehicle. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides of vehicle. (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides of vehicle. (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nsf + Osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsf + Osf (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nsf + Osf (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsr + Osr (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nsr + Osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides of vehicle. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides of vehicle. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
headlights dim
slight rattle coming from exhaust
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear tyre perished/cracked
Offside front tyre badly perished/cracked
Offside rear tyre perished/cracked
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear exhaust mounting corroded and broken but exhaust is stil secure
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight play in offside steering rack end
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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AV03 FJA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FJA, 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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AV03 FJA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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