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AX03 PVP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

133,934 mi
Last recorded133,934 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 133,934 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track rod has slight play ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track rod has slight play ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 131,870 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 131,870 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 129,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 127,540 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 123,639 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 121,250 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 117,456 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 115,316 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 113,270 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 109,872 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 105,080 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 101,545 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 101,545 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 97,639 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 93,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 70,987 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 50,374 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 PVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 PVP, 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 PVP registered?

AX03 PVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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The MOT history for AX03 PVP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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