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A9 YER

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

309,948 mi
Last recorded309,948 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 YER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2018 309,948 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f headlamp misty

o/s/f inner track rod slight play

Pass 8 Apr 2017 283,246 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 283,246 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 163,211 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 152,553 miles

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

emits smoke but not excessive

Pass 29 Nov 2013 148,357 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 148,357 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 142,457 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 142,457 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 136,010 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2011 136,010 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 124,079 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 124,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 112,041 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 112,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 94,403 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 79,243 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 59,628 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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A9 YER is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 A9 YER, 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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A9 YER is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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