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AV03 FJN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

236,920 mi
Last recorded236,920 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 236,920 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear arches rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2018 230,785 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 219,115 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 208,019 miles

Child seats fitted

Engine & under covers fitted

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear arches rusting

Fail 25 Feb 2016 207,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seats fitted

Engine & under covers fitted

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear arches rusting

Pass 25 Feb 2015 191,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear arch rusting

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 178,351 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 169,177 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 169,177 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 161,229 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 151,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 137,365 miles

Misting of oil around fuel pump

Nail in offside front tyre

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2009 120,415 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)

rear number plate started to deteriorate

Pass 21 Feb 2008 104,462 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 825,799 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 60,926 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 FJN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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