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AY03 ZYX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,611 mi
Last recorded158,611 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ZYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 158,611 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 147,926 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 147,926 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 135,343 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 123,600 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 111,250 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 111,250 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 103,466 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 103,465 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 93,412 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 84,708 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 76,522 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 69,311 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 63,290 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 56,952 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 50,913 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 49,591 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 48,740 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 ZYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZYX, 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 ZYX registered?

AY03 ZYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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