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AV53 MYX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,773 mi
Last recorded97,773 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 MYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 97,773 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 94,768 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 92,314 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 92,310 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 89,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 85,012 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 87,711 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 78,467 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 72,902 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 64,790 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 64,789 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)

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 58,963 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 58,789 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 51,799 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 40,473 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 40,473 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 38,274 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 34,701 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side skirts fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2011 34,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 26,505 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 22 Oct 2009 20,574 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 15,928 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 15,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 12,777 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Sep 2006 8,632 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 MYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MYX, 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 MYX registered?

AV53 MYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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