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AJ53 NBG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,410 mi
Last recorded105,410 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 NBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 105,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 97,805 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear sections of metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Under trays are fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside testable components

Fail 22 Jun 2020 97,804 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear sections of metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Under trays are fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside testable components

Pass 13 Mar 2019 84,022 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 81,772 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 79,650 miles

Front both tyres slightly worn on the edges

Pass 29 Mar 2016 76,648 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 73,282 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 70,836 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 64,291 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 55,577 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 44,075 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 33,014 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 28,246 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 25,656 miles

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

both rear tyres on 2mm

nearside front tyre bold on outer edge

offside front lower arm inner bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Nov 2007 24,363 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 24,363 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 19,731 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate spilt

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 NBG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AJ53 NBG, 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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AJ53 NBG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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