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AX03 WXH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

184,978 mi
Last recorded184,978 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 WXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 184,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 184,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 180,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 174,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 168,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

cut to inner side wall area offside front tyre no cords showing at test

Pass 5 Jun 2017 161,736 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 161,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 157,763 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 157,763 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced bottom arm (rear) inner bush (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended bottom arm (rear) inner (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 154,912 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 154,911 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 147,229 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 142,841 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 138,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 133,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2011 128,709 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 128,709 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 123,514 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 123,514 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 109,331 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 92,236 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 73,861 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advisories as discibed above are correct front pads are 60% worn

Pass 9 Aug 2006 56,198 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 WXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WXH, 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 WXH registered?

AX03 WXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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The MOT history for AX03 WXH shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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