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A22 CRY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

32,456 mi
Last recorded32,456 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 CRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 32,456 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 27,797 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 25,834 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 24,071 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 22,896 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 22,889 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 22,573 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 22,342 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 21,992 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 21,558 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 20,971 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 20,224 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 19,436 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 18,538 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 17,825 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 17,061 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 17,061 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 15,911 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 14,976 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 13,820 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 12,360 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 11,338 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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A22 CRY 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 90.9%.

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 A22 CRY, 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 A22 CRY registered?

A22 CRY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is A22 CRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 CRY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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