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AY03 XRR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

45,001 mi
Last recorded45,001 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 45,001 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 43,175 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 42,191 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 40,310 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 37,623 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 35,773 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 34,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 32,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 13 Feb 2018 30,519 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 30,519 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 28,735 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 16 Feb 2016 27,435 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 25,914 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 24,274 miles

n/s wiper smear screen

Pass 5 Feb 2013 20,687 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 18,124 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 14,860 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 24 Feb 2010 11,775 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 8,396 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 6,804 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 5,521 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 4,032 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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AY03 XRR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 XRR, 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

How do I check the history of AY03 XRR?

You can check the full history of AY03 XRR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AY03 XRR registered?

AY03 XRR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AY03 XRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 XRR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY03 XRR have outstanding finance?

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