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AJ53 MYP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

155,499 mi
Last recorded155,499 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 MYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 155,499 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front bearing type noise fron ribbed belt area

Central Rear high level brake light damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light plastic lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and worn on edges 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/f lower rear arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower rear arm bush worn/perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 154,400 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 154,400 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working in wing mirror type led (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 152,024 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover fitted

glow plug light on

under tray fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 147,479 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 147,479 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 143,814 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 143,807 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 128,726 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 128,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2014 116,888 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 98,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2012 87,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 87,332 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 74,664 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 60,778 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 60,778 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 50,251 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2009 50,251 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2008 43,942 miles

floor pan area not fully checked due to full belly pans fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2007 40,654 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

floorpan not fully checked as full length belly pan fitted

n/s/f fog lamp broken

Pass 25 Sep 2007 40,654 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

floorpan not fully checked as full length belly pan fitted

n/s/f fog lamp broken

Pass 6 Sep 2006 35,044 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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AJ53 MYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AJ53 MYP, 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 AJ53 MYP registered?

AJ53 MYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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