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AX52 MKZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,916 mi
Last recorded126,916 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 MKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 May 2021 126,916 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 118,915 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 106,599 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 104,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside steering rack end has slight play

Fail 8 Dec 2018 104,977 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 / 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside steering rack end has slight play

Pass 22 Dec 2017 101,016 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 98,145 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 98,144 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most of the two arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most of the two arms (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 94,796 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 92,612 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 90,641 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 88,807 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 84,641 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

parking brake low effort on o/s

Pass 7 Dec 2010 80,134 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 80,134 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 75,102 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 75,102 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 68,726 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 57,260 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 45,395 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 34,161 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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AX52 MKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AX52 MKZ, 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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AX52 MKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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