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AJ53 SCV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,884 mi
Last recorded156,884 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 SCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 156,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

play found in both inner rack joints

Pass 7 Oct 2015 149,161 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 148,897 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 130,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn 2.5mm

Pass 23 Oct 2013 113,972 miles

front brake pads worn thin

Fail 23 Oct 2013 113,972 miles

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

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 26 Oct 2012 99,639 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 99,639 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 67,915 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 51,436 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 36,087 miles

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

Nearside front tyre side wall has cuts, cords not showing

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2007 24,149 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 13,104 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 SCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SCV, 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 SCV registered?

AJ53 SCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is AJ53 SCV safe to buy?

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