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AV03 WDK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,346 mi
Last recorded187,346 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 WDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 187,346 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 180,121 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 172,988 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 162,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 150,461 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 139,615 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output clouded (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 139,604 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding after handbrake is applied (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output clouded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 138,306 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 135,586 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays & sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2017 132,567 miles

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

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

Undertrays & sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2017 132,567 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Undertrays & sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 126,388 miles

Undertrays & sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 119,311 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 117,780 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 116,008 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 113,547 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 111,229 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 101,317 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 101,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 91,382 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 79,219 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 79,219 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 68,120 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 47,399 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 WDK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WDK, 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 WDK registered?

AV03 WDK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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The MOT history for AV03 WDK shows 24 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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