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AO03 YJM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,321 mi
Last recorded86,321 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 YJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 86,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 67,752 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 67,752 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 62,132 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 54,614 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 47,586 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 40,249 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 31,547 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 31,545 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2006 25,983 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

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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AO03 YJM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO03 YJM, 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 AO03 YJM registered?

AO03 YJM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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