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AV53 MYC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

146,472 mi
Last recorded146,472 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 146,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

esp on

Pass 15 Jan 2020 133,294 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 117,800 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 99,064 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 80,051 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 57,846 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 38,361 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 38,361 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 36,203 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 34,159 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 32,824 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 31,102 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 27,102 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 24,020 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 21,186 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 17,002 miles

Nearside 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 MYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 MYC, 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 MYC registered?

AV53 MYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is AV53 MYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 MYC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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