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AV03 WDT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,865 mi
Last recorded122,865 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 122,865 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 122,864 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 117,111 miles

Slight play in steering drumsticks

Fail 13 Nov 2015 117,111 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Slight play in steering drumsticks

Pass 26 Nov 2014 110,755 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 106,859 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 106,858 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 96,748 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 56,380 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 74,521 miles

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

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

front discs worn

o/s/f antiroll bar gaiter split

o/s/f lower front ball joint gaiter split

Pass 9 Dec 2009 59,184 miles

n/s front tyre low on limit outer edge

Pass 25 Sep 2008 45,065 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 36,788 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 36,788 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 30,029 miles

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

also poor on outer sidewalls,

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 WDT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WDT, 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 WDT registered?

AV03 WDT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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The MOT history for AV03 WDT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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