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AJ53 SGU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,625 mi
Last recorded128,625 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 SGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 128,625 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

damage to nearside rear

front bumper damaged

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre worn

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

wipers barely clearing screen

Fail 13 Aug 2016 128,603 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

child seat fitted nearside rear

damage to nearside rear

front bumper damaged

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre worn

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

wipers barely clearing screen

Pass 25 Aug 2015 121,892 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Tested in a wet condition

Fail 26 Aug 2014 115,464 miles

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 115,464 miles

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 101,662 miles

Indicators not self-cancelling

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 89,558 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 80,808 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 80,808 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 67,388 miles

l/h front tyre outer edge poor

Fail 11 Aug 2010 67,388 miles

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

l/h front tyre outer edge poor

Pass 5 Aug 2009 55,037 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 55,037 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 42,357 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 42,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 34,265 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 27,391 miles

surface splitting to offside front tyre sidewalls

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 SGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SGU, 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 SGU registered?

AJ53 SGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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