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AV53 ODC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,785 mi
Last recorded129,785 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 ODC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 129,785 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 129,783 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 126,972 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 119,281 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 119,281 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 113,142 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 104,168 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 94,922 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 89,766 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 83,897 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 83,897 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 83,892 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 77,130 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 64,684 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 43,572 miles

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 16 Aug 2006 24,433 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 ODC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ODC, 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 ODC registered?

AV53 ODC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is AV53 ODC safe to buy?

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