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AX03 FHE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

155,295 mi
Last recorded155,295 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 FHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2024 155,295 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe and suspension arms heavily corroded

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to fully inspect all items

under body corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2023 145,735 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle , unable to fully inspect all items

Fail 19 Oct 2023 145,665 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 140,472 miles

Not all testable items are visible because of underside plastic covers being fitted.

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 139,090 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2021 137,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing slightly outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre becoming worn and perished/cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2020 136,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

sill covers and under trays

Fail 15 Jan 2020 136,481 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

sill covers and under trays

Pass 31 Jan 2019 134,293 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 134,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 132,204 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 132,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 129,188 miles

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

sill covers and under trays

Fail 3 Feb 2017 129,188 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 (4.1.E.1)

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

sill covers and under trays

Pass 21 Jan 2016 125,676 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 121,243 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2015 121,243 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 116,857 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f tyre outer edge low

Pass 18 Dec 2012 109,582 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Dec 2012 109,581 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Dec 2011 100,613 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 93,850 miles

Antiroll bar linkage top joint split O/S/F

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake hoses showing small perishings on hoses

Rear exhaust bracket corroded but not weakend

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 May 2011 93,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Antiroll bar linkage top joint split O/S/F

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 May 2010 79,666 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2009 68,756 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 54,943 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 45,668 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 22 May 2006 36,277 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 FHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FHE, 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 FHE registered?

AX03 FHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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