MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,437 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
cannot inspect n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes due to excessive underseal
o/s/f tyre slightly worn from inner and outer edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine managment indicating fault warning lamp showing on dash display
plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine managment indicating fault warning lamp showing on dash display
plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
n/s front tyre has slight cut in side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
n/s front tyre has slight cut in side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill
M.I.L light illuminated
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
light pipe corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
M.I.L light illuminated
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
light pipe corrosion
pads low front
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
pads low front
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AX03 WUM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 WUM, 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 WUM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2003.
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