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AG53 ZYE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,022 mi
Last recorded139,022 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 ZYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 139,022 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle and components have surface corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2021 129,449 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 122,095 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underbody and components sl. corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2019 109,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near to wear bars. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 109,758 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near to wear bars. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 102,194 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 94,808 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 87,815 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2016 87,815 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 80,491 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 70,888 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 64,435 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 64,435 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 63,126 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2012 63,126 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge.

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 60,338 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 53,043 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 47,720 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 41,536 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 35,603 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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AG53 ZYE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AG53 ZYE, 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 AG53 ZYE registered?

AG53 ZYE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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