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AV03 WBX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

56,057 mi
Last recorded56,057 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 WBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 56,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

wheel arches and doors corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2024 50,723 miles

Arches and doors corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge bald (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Fronts slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 45,383 miles

All doors corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 42,052 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users just past smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front doors corroding at bottom with paint peel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near brake hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear doors corroding at bottom with paint peel

Pass 27 May 2021 41,539 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 41,074 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 40,443 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 40,441 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 39,672 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users smoke emissions pass requirements after second attempt this was after road test was carried out (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside door mirror glass loose

Offside Front door lower frame badly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2017 38,328 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 37,380 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 37,380 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 36,407 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2014 35,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 34,682 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 34,109 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 33,232 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 33,232 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 32,772 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 31,993 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 30,764 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 27,418 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 24,362 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 WBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WBX, 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 WBX registered?

AV03 WBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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