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AM52 BYD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

187,618 mi
Last recorded187,618 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 BYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 187,618 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 187,618 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 182,940 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 173,479 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 173,479 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 173,354 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust Heatshield broken

Pass 9 May 2012 150,447 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 150,447 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 122,822 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has side wall damage

Fail 27 Apr 2011 122,822 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 21 Apr 2010 95,098 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 72,186 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 63,093 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 63,093 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

front brake discs corroded and discolured

handbrake plastic ratchet broken

Pass 29 May 2007 51,220 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2006 41,846 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 36,036 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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AM52 BYD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 AM52 BYD, 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 AM52 BYD registered?

AM52 BYD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 2003.

Is AM52 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM52 BYD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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