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AV03 FJJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,552 mi
Last recorded152,552 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 FJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 152,552 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner & near bald outer edges (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & under trays fitted

engine management light on

Fail 26 Apr 2016 152,189 miles

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine cover & under trays fitted

engine management light on

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner & near bald outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 139,455 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2015 139,455 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 126,021 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 113,262 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

engine management light on

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2013 113,252 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

engine management light on

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2012 102,320 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 97,205 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 89,418 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 83,496 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 83,496 miles

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 76,517 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 69,427 miles

rear brakes may require service soon - disc condition getting poor

Pass 3 Mar 2006 63,248 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 63,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 FJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FJJ, 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 FJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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