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AT53 CNY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,119 mi
Last recorded98,119 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT53 CNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 98,119 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both /beam image poor (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2017 94,904 miles

Both headlamp patterns poor/fogged

Front metal brake pipes rusted/degrading

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Rear brake pads worn low

Rear light output reduced by a product on the lens

Rear road springs rusted

Rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 8 Jul 2017 94,787 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Both (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front metal brake pipes rusted/degrading

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Nearside headlamp pattern poor/fogged

Rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Rear brake pads worn low

Rear light output reduced by a product on the lens

Rear road springs rusted

Rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 8 Jul 2016 86,847 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 76,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 70,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2013 66,075 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 60,890 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 55,481 miles

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

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

full underbody trims fitted so unable to inspect floorpan area

Pass 2 Jul 2010 49,974 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 40,439 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 40,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 32,583 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 32,583 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 24,319 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 18,901 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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AT53 CNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AT53 CNY, 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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AT53 CNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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