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AX03 XCU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

172,406 mi
Last recorded172,406 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 XCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 172,406 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 172,392 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 166,409 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 166,396 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 166,328 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Suspect turbo pipe split (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 160,790 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both the offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 160,790 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both the offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 147,645 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 147,645 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 141,686 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav stand ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 128,012 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 113,947 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both rear flexi brake hoses perished

Pass 15 Oct 2013 101,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Oct 2012 89,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

both rear tyres getting low on inner edges

offside rear lamp cracked (not showing white light)

unable to fully inspect rear coil springs due to layout

Pass 21 Oct 2011 79,720 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 79,699 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 66,758 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 52,908 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Oct 2008 41,669 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 31,305 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 16,179 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 14,661 miles

oil leak

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 XCU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX03 XCU registered?

AX03 XCU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is AX03 XCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 XCU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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