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AX03 EVW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

112,718 mi
Last recorded112,718 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 EVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 112,718 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 112,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 111,369 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 110,641 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 108,939 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 107,082 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

engine management light staying on

Pass 2 Jul 2015 105,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 102,805 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 100,107 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 98,551 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 96,405 miles

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

reaar number plate deteriorated.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 86,045 miles

O/s/f tyre inner edge wearing off.

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

n/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jun 2010 86,045 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/s/f tyre inner edge wearing off.

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

n/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2008 57,611 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 47,149 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 37,820 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 37,820 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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AX03 EVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 AX03 EVW, 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 AX03 EVW registered?

AX03 EVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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The MOT history for AX03 EVW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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