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AV53 ODG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,809 mi
Last recorded107,809 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 ODG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 107,809 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 86,542 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 53,111 miles

handbrake noisy

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre under tray cracked

corner undertray missing

Pass 20 Sep 2006 34,760 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 34,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ODG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 ODG, 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 ODG registered?

AV53 ODG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AV53 ODG safe to buy?

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