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AY03 EWW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

181,229 mi
Last recorded181,229 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 EWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 181,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 175,489 miles

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 25 Mar 2017 175,432 miles

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

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 26 Mar 2016 166,309 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 156,385 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 145,424 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 131,562 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 131,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 124,160 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 111,717 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 98,904 miles

rear tyres on limit/POOR

Fail 9 Mar 2010 98,904 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear tyres on limit/POOR

Pass 11 Mar 2009 85,921 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 70,321 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 57,417 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 48,847 miles

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

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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AY03 EWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AY03 EWW, 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 AY03 EWW registered?

AY03 EWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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