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AX03 FHC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

225,852 mi
Last recorded225,852 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 FHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 225,852 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2021 225,839 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2020 211,077 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear into brake hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 211,064 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear into brake hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 192,213 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front wheel arch liner insecure.

Rear suspension and subframe corroded.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 171,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear into hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear into hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 155,599 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 152,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 148,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2014 148,005 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 137,102 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No dipstick fitted

Offside rear brake binding (needs freeing off)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2013 137,102 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No dipstick fitted

Offside rear brake binding (needs freeing off)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No dipstick

Offside parkbrake did not lock up when tested

Rear tyres close to wear indicators

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Warning light on dash (SRS) may fail next year if not rectified

Fail 13 Dec 2012

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No dipstick

Offside parkbrake did not lock up when tested

Rear tyres close to wear indicators

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Warning light on dash (SRS) may fail next year if not rectified

Pass 8 Dec 2011 110,625 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 110,625 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside rear brake pad low

Pass 17 Dec 2010 101,745 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 101,745 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front number plate starting to discolour

Pass 26 Apr 2010 97,041 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

dampness in fuel tank area (fuel leak ???)

front number plate starting to discolour

Pass 28 May 2009 91,375 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 May 2009 91,375 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2008 76,586 miles

stonechip in screen

Pass 14 May 2007 54,202 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 39,534 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FHC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AX03 FHC, 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 FHC registered?

AX03 FHC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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