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AF53 PZM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

310,098 mi
Last recorded310,098 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 PZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 310,098 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 305,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Wipers slightly smeary

Pass 16 Mar 2011 270,851 miles

blow from front sounds like intercooler area

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

nearside front tyre low

nearside front wiper blade torn

Fail 15 Mar 2011 270,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

blow from front sounds like intercooler area

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

nearside front tyre low

nearside front wiper blade torn

Pass 15 Mar 2010 230,156 miles

slight play in nearside and offside rear inner roll bar bushes

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 16 Mar 2009 192,425 miles

nearside and offside front discs showing signs of wear

offside rear tyre starting to become low

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 25 Feb 2008 141,578 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 141,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 19 Mar 2007 91,592 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 90,170 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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AF53 PZM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF53 PZM, 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 AF53 PZM registered?

AF53 PZM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is AF53 PZM safe to buy?

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