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AV53 MZG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,890 mi
Last recorded76,890 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 76,890 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 76,890 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 73,470 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 70,684 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 68,178 miles

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))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 68,178 miles

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))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 65,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 63,028 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 59,662 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 55,966 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting rusted & weak.

Offside Front Inner Tyre side wall slightly cracked.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 51,656 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 51,644 miles

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

n/s/f brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2014 48,291 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 44,915 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 42,880 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 39,018 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 35,710 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 32,429 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 27,906 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 23,627 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 18,770 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 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.

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What year was AV53 MZG registered?

AV53 MZG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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