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AV03 WDG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,153 mi
Last recorded69,153 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 WDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 69,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2025 64,434 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside/outside edge

Both rear tyres starting to get low

Slight corrosion to some rear suspension components

Pass 3 Jun 2024 60,597 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 60,540 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres at 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

car is fitted plastic under trays unable to inspect

under body and suspension corroded due to age of vehicle

Fail 2 May 2023 60,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres at 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

car is fitted plastic under trays unable to inspect

under body and suspension corroded due to age of vehicle

Pass 9 May 2022 59,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 57,801 miles

NSF, OSF, OSR & NSR brake pipes have surface corrosion.

Fail 13 May 2021 57,801 miles

NSF, OSF, OSR & NSR brake pipes have surface corrosion.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 56,349 miles

Slight corrosion to front and rear brake pipes

Pass 17 May 2019 54,438 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2019 54,437 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 52,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted.

handbrake has long travel.

under trays fitted to vehicle.

Pass 17 May 2017 50,411 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 May 2017 50,411 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2016 48,154 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 45,882 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 43,158 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 41,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 37,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2011 35,836 miles

n/s/f Tyre worn low on outside edge

Pass 10 May 2010 33,510 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 33,501 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 30,315 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 30,097 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 23,510 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 15,368 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)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 11,923 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 WDG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Gold 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 WDG, 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 WDG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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