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AX52 MWP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,620 mi
Last recorded68,620 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 MWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 68,620 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 68,620 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 58,987 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 58,985 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 51,497 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 51,497 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 48,165 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and starting to perish

Nearside Rear tyre split on inner sidewall but not yet to cords

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Feb 2016 41,277 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 41,277 miles

registration plate incorrect both (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 40,805 miles

Covers under car and bonnet

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 39,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2014 39,129 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 37,310 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 37,289 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 35,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 33,536 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 31,279 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 29,516 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 27,367 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 25,138 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 28 Feb 2007 22,482 miles

rear tyres 2.5mm-3mm tread.

Pass 15 Feb 2006 19,801 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 MWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc 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 AX52 MWP, 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 MWP registered?

AX52 MWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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