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AJ53 SDO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,763 mi
Last recorded91,763 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 91,763 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 75,882 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 67,245 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 67,243 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 61,549 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 59,609 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on both ends (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing/defective (corroded away) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 58,793 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 57,966 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 55,897 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Nearside Front Tyre worn heavily around outer edge.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn heavily around inner edge.

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 54,193 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 52,280 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 50,235 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 48,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tracking

wear on front tyres

Pass 4 Dec 2013 44,853 miles

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 42,546 miles

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 39,746 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 35,401 miles

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 31,789 miles

N/S Repeater slightly damaged.

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

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

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

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

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Plastic Undertrays fitted.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 26,443 miles

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

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

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Plastic Undertrays fitted.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 20,370 miles

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Plastic Undertrays fitted.

Fail 14 Nov 2006 13,104 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

N/S/R tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 14 Nov 2006 13,104 miles

N/S/R tyre has a nail in tread

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 SDO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SDO, 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 SDO registered?

AJ53 SDO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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