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AV03 WDR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,417 mi
Last recorded126,417 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 WDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 126,417 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 126,414 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 121,168 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 115,216 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 108,096 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 100,929 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 100,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 91,367 miles

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

engine managemnet light on front tyres worn on outer edges rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 27 Jun 2013 91,367 miles

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

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

engine managemnet light on front tyres worn on outer edges rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 May 2012 84,486 miles

SRS LIGHT ON,FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING,OSF TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW ON OUTER EDGE,OSR TYRE PRESSURE LOW,SCREW IN OSR TYRE,CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN.

Fail 23 May 2012 84,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

SRS LIGHT ON,FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING,OSF TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW ON OUTER EDGE,OSR TYRE PRESSURE LOW,SCREW IN OSR TYRE,CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN.

Pass 25 May 2011 79,656 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 73,111 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

srs warning light on

Pass 25 May 2009 66,775 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 29 May 2008 60,257 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 54,902 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 54,902 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2006 44,475 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 WDR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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