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AV53 HYZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,173 mi
Last recorded104,173 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 HYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2018 104,173 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 95,176 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 92,105 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 87,349 miles

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 83,703 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 83,703 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 72,486 miles

SRS LIGHT ON

Pass 23 Jan 2012 63,320 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 52,200 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 46,367 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 40,422 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 34,708 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 26,898 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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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.

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