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AY03 SNF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,189 mi
Last recorded93,189 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 SNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 93,189 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 84,823 miles

Both head lamps becoming opaque

Corrosion to exhaust system plus blowing

Corrosion to rear end of both front to rear brake pipes

N.s.f jacking block missing

N.s.f rear suspension arm inner bush worn

O.s.f brake binding slightly

Steering column switches becoming insecure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Oct 2017 84,823 miles

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

Both head lamps becoming opaque

Corrosion to exhaust system plus blowing

Corrosion to rear end of both front to rear brake pipes

Cracks in tread of n.s.f tyre no tread on outer part,side walls damaged,pos.due to vehicle used when flat,Recommend it to be replaced as soon as pos.

N.s.f jacking block missing

N.s.f rear suspension arm inner bush worn

No tread on inner part of o.s.f tyre

O.s.f brake binding slightly

O.s.r tyre cracks in tread,side wall damaged,pos. due to being driven on went flat,Recommend it to be replaced as soon as pos.

Steering column switches becoming insecure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 83,244 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on outer edge and sidewall

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brakes binding (internal handbrake shoes)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 80,578 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 76,578 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 76,578 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front 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 16 Oct 2013 73,197 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 73,197 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 69,849 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 69,849 miles

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

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 19 Oct 2011 59,564 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 46,322 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 34,843 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 31,324 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 27,276 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2007 22,882 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 19,108 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)

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 SNF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SNF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY03 SNF registered?

AY03 SNF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is AY03 SNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 SNF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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