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AY03 ZZP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

166,884 mi
Last recorded166,884 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 166,884 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 86,533 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 81,263 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box cracked along the weld

Pass 22 Jul 2019 79,359 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 75,400 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 75,400 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 71,576 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 71,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 68,150 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 64,347 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre Low on edge.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Shockers soft.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 64,347 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre Low on edge.

Rear Shockers soft.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 60,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 60,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 57,535 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 55,068 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 55,068 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 51,990 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 47,239 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 42,880 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 38,040 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 32,028 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre is on 2mm

Pass 2 Jul 2007 32,028 miles

offside rear tyre is on 2mm

Pass 27 Jul 2006 27,071 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 ZZP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZZP, 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 ZZP registered?

AY03 ZZP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AY03 ZZP shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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