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AY03 ORJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,224 mi
Last recorded88,224 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ORJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 88,224 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 83,100 miles

both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 10 May 2013 78,124 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 78,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 71,921 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 65,627 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 65,627 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 58,603 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 50,660 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 44,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 36,288 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 36,287 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 28,749 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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AY03 ORJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AY03 ORJ, 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 AY03 ORJ registered?

AY03 ORJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 May 2003.

Is AY03 ORJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 ORJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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