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AU53 OKX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,749 mi
Last recorded101,749 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 OKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 101,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 101,742 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 101,204 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 98,048 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 98,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 92,471 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 92,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 89,069 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 80,295 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 78,864 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 30 Jul 2014 78,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2013 72,560 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 72,560 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 72,545 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2012 72,514 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges, o/s smooth

front and rear number plates previously partialy obscured.

Fail 6 Feb 2012 72,514 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges, o/s smooth

front and rear number plates previously partialy obscured.

n/s/r suspension washers missing

Pass 21 Feb 2011 68,220 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 68,220 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 68,130 miles

Front tyres wearing low on inside edges.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 65,047 miles

o/s & n/s front &n/s rear tyres cutting out on inner edges

Fail 27 Apr 2010 65,047 miles

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

o/s & n/s front &n/s rear tyres cutting out on inner edges

Pass 24 Apr 2009 58,640 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 43,267 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 39,278 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 32,390 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 32,390 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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AU53 OKX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AU53 OKX, 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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AU53 OKX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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