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C14 AEM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,887 mi
Last recorded73,887 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 AEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 73,887 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 May 2016 73,887 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 66,319 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 66,319 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2014 54,181 miles

front thust arm bushes slightly worn

front/rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight trans oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2013 53,147 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 51,137 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2011 82,132 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2011 82,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2010 46,683 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 46,683 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 42,194 miles

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

advise both front tyres are wearing on outer edges

Fail 9 Dec 2009 42,194 miles

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

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

advise both front tyres are wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Nov 2008 35,311 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 27,694 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 19,301 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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C14 AEM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 C14 AEM, 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 C14 AEM registered?

C14 AEM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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