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AX52 MOU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,139 mi
Last recorded154,139 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 MOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 154,139 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 154,139 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 227,964 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Sep 2018 227,872 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps kick up to the o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear lower arm excessive play in bush and split boot on ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm bush excessive play (rubber detached) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs excessive corrosion/crumbling (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides no lock on brake test (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shocks weak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect is weak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 224,813 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 224,813 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 221,400 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to both hoses (3.6.B.2c)

park brake performance on limit 16%

temporary headlamp masks fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2016 221,400 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to both hoses (3.6.B.2c)

park brake performance on limit 16%

temporary headlamp masks fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 217,344 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm,bush bonding failed (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

headlamps masked

park brake effort close to limit 17%

Pass 18 Oct 2014 205,294 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 202,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Oct 2013 202,257 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2012 192,342 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2012 192,269 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 178,752 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

under covers fitted limited view

Fail 29 Oct 2011 178,667 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

under covers fitted limited view

Pass 30 Oct 2010 164,414 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 151,188 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 132,067 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2007 114,515 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2006 61,976 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 MOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AX52 MOU, 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 AX52 MOU registered?

AX52 MOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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