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AX53 BYD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,144 mi
Last recorded58,144 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 BYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 58,144 miles

both front inner leading tie bar bushes starting to wear.

Fail 9 Oct 2019 58,137 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre edges worn slightly.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit. change asap. 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

both front inner leading tie bar bushes starting to wear.

Pass 11 Sep 2018 54,292 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 54,292 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside front & loose on arm (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 50,852 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads warn to approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 50,852 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link top gaiter split (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads warn to approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 48,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 41,696 miles

O/SR TYRE HEAVILY CRACKED ON TREAD AREA ONLY JUST MOT LEGAL WHEN TESTED

areas of exhaust showing corrossion

Pass 1 Oct 2014 40,046 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2014 40,036 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 37,915 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 36,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 34,506 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 32,232 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 30,103 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 27,821 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 25,396 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 22,973 miles

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

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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AX53 BYD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AX53 BYD, 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 AX53 BYD registered?

AX53 BYD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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