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AX03 PNU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,400 mi
Last recorded199,400 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 199,400 miles

underbody shields fitted

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 199,395 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

underbody shields fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 169,812 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear 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)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 143,185 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2015 143,185 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2014 123,504 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 123,504 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 102,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

n/s wiper blade torn

Pass 1 Jun 2012 65,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

Pass 17 Jun 2011 52,001 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 52,001 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 47,712 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)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 42,448 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 37,549 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 30,903 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 22,833 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 PNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PNU, 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 PNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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