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AX03 NLZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,397 mi
Last recorded104,397 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 104,397 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 103,501 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 102,365 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 101,023 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 101,023 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer leakingv (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 99,365 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 96,951 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 94,405 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 91,679 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 89,252 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 86,114 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 83,074 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 81,054 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2008 74,813 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 74,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2007 67,990 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 58,699 miles

front screen washers require adjustment.

front wipers smearing screen.

power assisted steering rack shows oil/fluid contamination.

rear registration plate shows backing lift.

undershield fitted.

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 NLZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel 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 NLZ, 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 NLZ registered?

AX03 NLZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is AX03 NLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 NLZ 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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