MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,173 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid joint (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
Centre exhaust clamp very close to corroding away.
Tyre size 225 45 17
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside front tyre close to limit, nearside front tyre on limit. (4.1.E.1)
Centre exhaust clamp is corroded
Metal brake pipes above fuel tank are corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS NOT ASSISTING AND NEED REPLACING IMMEDIATELY
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Centre exhaust clamp is corroded
Meatal brake pipes above fuel tank are corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS NOT ASSISTING AND NEED REPLACING IMMEDIATELY
SRS LIGHT ON
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AV53 HYZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 AV53 HYZ, 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 HYZ registered?
AV53 HYZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 2003.
Is AV53 HYZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for AV53 HYZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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