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AO53 UCM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,774 mi
Last recorded127,774 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 UCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 127,774 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

parking brake efficiency only just met 16% requires adjustment or repair

Pass 20 Mar 2017 120,407 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 120,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 109,272 miles

Nearside Rear arm surface corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2016 109,272 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear arm surface corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2015 101,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2015 101,151 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 94,989 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 13 Feb 2013 93,430 miles

both rear brake flexi tyres perished

squeeking noise from o/s/r suspension spring

Pass 20 Feb 2012 82,054 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 74,417 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 67,802 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 67,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 59,932 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 59,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 51,012 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 51,012 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 37,198 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 UCM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO53 UCM, 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 UCM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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