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AJ53 MYR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

192,783 mi
Last recorded192,783 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 MYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 192,783 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 187,450 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 187,145 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 183,706 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 183,706 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 181,707 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal starting to creep slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2015 179,130 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 179,129 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 177,120 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 177,064 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 177,033 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 172,494 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 159,257 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 138,617 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 116,263 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 98,428 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 74,402 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 74,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 59,828 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 MYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MYR, 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 MYR registered?

AJ53 MYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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