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AV03 WCZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,651 mi
Last recorded132,651 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 WCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 132,651 miles

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

both raer tyres heavily perished

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2013 123,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

rear tyres pereshing

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2012 114,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake pads worn slightly

front brake discs worn slightly

plastic body sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2011 105,217 miles

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2010 92,991 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front tyre worn down to 2mm on inner edge.

Offside front and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearings.

Fail 1 Sep 2010 92,991 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front tyre worn down to 2mm on inner edge.

Offside front and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearings.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 69,788 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 65,151 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 60,270 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 60,270 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 58,061 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 41,313 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 WCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WCZ, 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 WCZ registered?

AV03 WCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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The MOT history for AV03 WCZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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