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AX03 WUH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

130,860 mi
Last recorded130,860 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 WUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 130,860 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 130,777 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 116,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 116,090 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine Above manufactures plated value of 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 108,178 miles

both headlights a little low

Fail 18 Sep 2018 108,166 miles

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

both headlights a little low

Pass 23 Aug 2017 99,394 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 95,825 miles

alttenator drive belt cracking

engine hunting

engine hunting when cold

many underpanels fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

underbody suspension has surface rust

Fail 31 Aug 2016 95,825 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 600 (8.2.2)

alttenator drive belt cracking

engine hunting

engine hunting when cold

many underpanels fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

underbody suspension has surface rust

Pass 11 Sep 2015 92,947 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 92,947 miles

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

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 90,163 miles

Both rear tyres wearing towards minimum markers and perishing on outer sidewalls.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear anti-roll bar corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2014 90,162 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing towards minimum markers and perishing on outer sidewalls.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear anti-roll bar corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 87,749 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 86,424 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 83,471 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 83,471 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 82,755 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 72,566 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 61,754 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 51,156 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to limit.

rear brake pads close to limit.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 41,203 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 28,709 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 WUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WUH, 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 WUH registered?

AX03 WUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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