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AV03 WBM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,335 mi
Last recorded99,335 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 WBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 99,335 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 99,332 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible water damage (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 69,785 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 65,928 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 64,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 61,392 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 57,987 miles

Corrosion to parts of rear suspension

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass become coloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Unable to fully see rear brake pads

Pass 2 Mar 2020 55,103 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 55,103 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 51,982 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 51,982 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 47,459 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 47,459 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 42,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint and gaiter deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak gearbox ()

exhaust hanger broken at centre

Pass 29 Feb 2016 37,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2015 32,709 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 27,556 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2014 27,543 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 22,866 miles

NSR TYRE APPROACHING 1.6MM DEPTH

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

SMALL AUTO GEARBOX OIL LEAK

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 20,018 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 17,467 miles

Oil leak

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

Small cracks in outside wall of o/s/f tyre.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 14,783 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 14,783 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 12,390 miles

OSF tyre outer sidewall starting to crack

Pass 28 Feb 2008 10,650 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 9,372 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 7,849 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 WBM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WBM, 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 WBM registered?

AV03 WBM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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