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AO53 YLD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,658 mi
Last recorded72,658 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 YLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 72,658 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 72,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 67,378 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing outer edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2013 67,378 miles

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

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

Rear tyres wearing outer edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 61,421 miles

Both rear tyres getting near wear indicators:

Brake pipes undersealed:

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 54,424 miles

rear washer not working

Fail 14 Oct 2011 54,424 miles

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

rear washer not working

Pass 15 Oct 2010 48,011 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 41,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 36,158 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 30,584 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 25,560 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)

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 YLD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YLD, 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 YLD registered?

AO53 YLD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is AO53 YLD safe to buy?

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