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AX03 EWN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,631 mi
Last recorded148,631 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 148,631 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 135,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2012 116,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 99,490 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front and rear pads are about 70% worn

Pass 18 Jun 2010 87,871 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside front tyre worn to excess on inner edge

Fail 18 Jun 2010 87,871 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside front tyre worn to excess on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2009 75,765 miles

both main metal brake pipes are corroding

both sides rear inner brake pads are wearing low

stone chips in windscreen

the nearside front outer track rod end is worn to excess

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers

vehicle fitted with plastic under trays steering rack mountings not visable

Pass 18 Jun 2008 67,337 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 67,337 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 58,421 miles

unable to carry out full test due to undertrays and sill covers

Pass 20 Jun 2006 50,356 miles

both sides rear brake pad retaining pins worn

both sides rear tyres wearing low

stone chips in windscreen

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers and under trays

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 EWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX03 EWN registered?

AX03 EWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is AX03 EWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 EWN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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