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AU53 PVO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

219,911 mi
Last recorded219,911 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 PVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 219,911 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 219,909 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 214,073 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 212,285 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 212,283 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 199,739 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 186,700 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 169,214 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 158,224 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 149,559 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 149,559 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake disc worn

on dashboared indicates fault with brake light but still working possible holder faulty

rear brake disc slightly worn

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear inner brake pads

Pass 28 Nov 2013 141,944 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 133,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 124,367 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 124,348 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 116,944 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 108,087 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 108,087 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 98,244 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 92,077 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 92,077 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2006 85,582 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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AU53 PVO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AU53 PVO, 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 AU53 PVO registered?

AU53 PVO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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