MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,890 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases several minor leaks (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective front mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
n/s and o/s rear have brake noise when rotated by hand
Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases several minor leaks (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective front mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
n/s and o/s rear have brake noise when rotated by hand
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s front disc has a corrosion lip forming (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front cracked (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s front cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
n/s and o/s front head light image starting to blur
noise from o/s and n/s rear brakes when wheel rotated by hand
there is a delay switching from dipped beam to side lights and lights can not be turned off whilst engine is running
Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s front starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
no reverse lights
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s and n/s front white (4.4.3 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear getting low, cracked and going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear getting low on tread, cracked, going out of shape, damaged outer side wall and pumped up before brake test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Centre Exhaust mounting rusted & weak.
Offside Front Inner Tyre side wall slightly cracked.
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
n/s/f brake pipe slight corrosion
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
AV53 MZG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 MZG, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of AV53 MZG?
You can check the full history of AV53 MZG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was AV53 MZG registered?
AV53 MZG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2003.
Is AV53 MZG safe to buy?
The MOT history for AV53 MZG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AV53 MZG have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV53 MZG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.