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AX03 WXE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,414 mi
Last recorded113,414 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 113,414 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 26 Mar 2018 113,412 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2017 101,472 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2016 99,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre cracked and worn on the outer sidewall

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2016 99,509 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre cracked and worn on the outer sidewall

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2015 96,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2015 96,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 89,564 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 81,926 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 81,926 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 71,025 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 71,025 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 66,397 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 61,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 61,206 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 56,435 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 50,534 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 43,532 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 WXE 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 66.7%.

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 WXE, 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 WXE registered?

AX03 WXE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for AX03 WXE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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