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AX03 XDD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,951 mi
Last recorded124,951 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 XDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 124,951 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 124,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 112,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 112,889 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1x bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1x bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 101,787 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 98,772 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 94,994 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 90,806 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 90,806 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 85,991 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 81,821 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 81,816 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 77,645 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 73,087 miles

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

park brake will soon require attention

Fail 25 Jul 2012 73,085 miles

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

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

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

park brake will soon require attention

Pass 19 Jul 2011 68,031 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 62,832 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 56,989 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 56,988 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 50,174 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 45,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Aug 2007 45,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Jul 2006 34,047 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XDD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc 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 XDD, 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 XDD registered?

AX03 XDD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is AX03 XDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 XDD shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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