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AO03 YJS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,388 mi
Last recorded105,388 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 YJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 105,388 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 101,856 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror hangers ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 101,854 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror hangers ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 98,787 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 95,736 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 100,233 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 94,514 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 87,439 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 87,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2013 80,085 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2013 80,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 73,567 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 67,950 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 67,950 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 62,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2009 57,952 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 53,450 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 46,558 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 37,055 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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AO03 YJS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AO03 YJS, 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 YJS registered?

AO03 YJS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is AO03 YJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 YJS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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