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AO53 YMZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

101,411 mi
Last recorded101,411 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2022 101,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 98,925 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 96,669 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 91,097 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 89,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing to the edge.

Pass 22 Oct 2016 86,767 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 86,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 81,101 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 71,637 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 63,180 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 56,540 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 48,971 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 43,353 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 38,476 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 32,174 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 25,368 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 15,151 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 YMZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YMZ, 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 YMZ registered?

AO53 YMZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is AO53 YMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 YMZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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