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AO53 NHA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

151,114 mi
Last recorded151,114 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 NHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2025 151,114 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to suspension corrosion/fracture (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt worn through by anti roll bar drop link (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face all over (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front jacking rubber missing -sill corroded/fractured NOT able to see extent of damage due to sill cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rubbing on outer cv joint (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2024 146,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 133,290 miles

Nearside Front undertray damaged

Nearside Rear parking brake low reading

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel high (1.1.6 (d))

rear silencer heat shield insecure

Fail 5 Sep 2023 133,279 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulbs fitted to both front headlamps (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt holed (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front undertray damaged

Nearside Rear parking brake low reading

Offside Front foglamp insecure

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel high (1.1.6 (d))

rear silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2022 126,487 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 126,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 124,172 miles

Front antiroll bar link rubbers in poor condition

General corrosion

Nearside front suspension arm bushes in poor condition

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2020 121,093 miles

Front brake pipes starting to corrode and covered in grease

General corrosion

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Offside rear tyre 2mm

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2019 118,648 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

General corrosion

Nearside front lower suspension arm bush starting to split

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2018 115,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 115,834 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 112,578 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 109,078 miles

Offside Front bottom suspension arm ball joint has staining on joint but no play in joint

Pass 24 Aug 2015 104,795 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 100,619 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 100,619 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 95,304 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 95,304 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 90,165 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 84,578 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake discs scorred

Fail 19 Aug 2011 84,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear brake discs scorred

Pass 28 Oct 2010 77,817 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 72,001 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 61,324 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 61,324 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 53,608 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 40,617 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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AO53 NHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AO53 NHA, 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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AO53 NHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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