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AO53 VOY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,944 mi
Last recorded129,944 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2013 129,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Oct 2012 181,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 106,417 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2010 98,165 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 88,070 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front no plate starting to deteriate

Pass 1 Oct 2008 74,713 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 74,713 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front number plate starting to delaminate

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 61,260 miles

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

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

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

plastic cover fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Sep 2006 45,333 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 VOY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AO53 VOY, 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 AO53 VOY registered?

AO53 VOY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is AO53 VOY safe to buy?

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