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AV53 HYN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

173,088 mi
Last recorded173,088 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 HYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2020 173,088 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2019 165,542 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 155,558 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 155,528 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2017 145,273 miles

o/s/r tyre 75% worn

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2017 145,257 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel tank area (7.2.3)

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

o/s/r tyre 75% worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 139,157 miles

Boot space full obscuring some components.

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Play in the nsf inner steering joint.

Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Rear brakes have slight judder.

Unable to clearly see inner brake pads.

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 5 Sep 2016 139,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Boot space full obscuring some components.

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Play in the nsf inner steering joint.

Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Rear brakes have slight judder.

Unable to clearly see inner brake pads.

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 130,629 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 122,402 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 114,364 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 114,364 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 106,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 99,659 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 99,659 miles

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

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

unable to check rear seats

Pass 29 Jul 2010 13,157 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 13,157 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Jul 2009 84,156 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 84,156 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 73,089 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 73,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 62,078 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2007 62,078 miles

sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2006 43,992 miles

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

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

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

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 HYN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 HYN, 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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AV53 HYN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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