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AV03FJA
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2597cc
General Information
- Registration AV03FJA
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2597cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
21
Passes
9
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
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60 Total Defects Recorded
22 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 109,349 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides of vehicle. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides of vehicle. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 106,770 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 106,770 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow both sides (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 105,524 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 105,524 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow both sides (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
13 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 103,289 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- headlights dim
- slight rattle coming from exhaust
13 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 101,374 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2022 15 Jun 202613 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 101,374 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
2 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 99,612 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2021 15 Jun 202611 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,785 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
11 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 95,784 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
11 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,531 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2019 15 Jun 202610 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,045 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
12 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,988 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2017 15 Jun 202611 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 84,987 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear tyre perished/cracked
- Offside rear tyre perished/cracked
- Offside front tyre badly perished/cracked
11 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,005 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2016 15 Jun 202610 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 81,005 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
14 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,057 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2015 15 Jun 202611 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 78,056 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
12 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 74,585 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
9 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 74,584 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
12 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,139 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
25 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,275 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
21 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 65,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
24 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,875 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2011 15 Jun 202618 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 55,478 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 50,029 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2009 15 Jun 202621 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 45,677 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2008 15 Jun 202613 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 40,171 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2007 15 Jun 20263 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 39,614 MI
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AV03FJA was registered on 2003-03-01
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