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AV03 WDL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,790 mi
Last recorded126,790 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 WDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 126,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 121,308 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 118,560 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 17 Apr 2018 114,273 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 110,281 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 103,739 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 103,739 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 98,008 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 92,095 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 85,139 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 77,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 70,017 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 22 Apr 2010 62,858 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 54,727 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 45,871 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 45,823 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,395 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 97,103 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 WDL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WDL, 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 WDL registered?

AV03 WDL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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The MOT history for AV03 WDL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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