MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
225,852 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Front brake discs worn
Nearside rear brake pad low
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
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
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)
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)
stonechip in screen
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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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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AX03 FHC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2003.
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