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C15 ACO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

124,534 mi
Last recorded124,534 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 ACO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 124,534 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on sub frames steering suspension and brake components

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Pass 2 Jan 2024 119,306 miles

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Pass 26 Sep 2022 114,677 miles

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor tray fitted unable to see some components

Pass 26 Jul 2021 107,000 miles

under floor tray fitted unable to see some components

Pass 3 Aug 2020 101,628 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 93,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 88,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 85,924 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 84,275 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 84,275 miles

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

Centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 11 Sep 2015 78,839 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 78,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 72,910 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 67,537 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 67,535 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 65,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2012 59,324 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 53,681 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 48,100 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 48,100 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 40,285 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 33,341 miles

plastic covers fitted to under side of vehicle and outer sills

Pass 25 Oct 2006 23,845 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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C15 ACO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C15 ACO, 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 C15 ACO registered?

C15 ACO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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