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AV53 EZX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,407 mi
Last recorded106,407 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 EZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 106,407 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 106,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint to the rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint to the rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 103,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 103,475 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 103,475 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 102,978 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 102,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 100,599 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 100,599 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 90,264 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 77,420 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 75,007 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 65,082 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 54,701 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 54,701 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AV53 EZX 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 68.8%.

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 AV53 EZX, 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 AV53 EZX registered?

AV53 EZX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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