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AV03 WDM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,085 mi
Last recorded125,085 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 125,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 123,124 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 120,229 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 112,185 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 112,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front screen cracked very near to drivers vision.

offside front tyre outer tread slight worn.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 104,078 miles

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

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

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

screen cracked just outside drivers vision.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 95,123 miles

nearside front tyre slight worn outer tread.

Fail 10 Apr 2013 95,123 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre slight worn outer tread.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 82,257 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

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

Unable to fully inspect some areas due to underbody shields

Pass 13 Oct 2010 74,969 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 66,590 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 58,208 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 48,554 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 33,994 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 WDM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WDM, 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 WDM registered?

AV03 WDM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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