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AY53 DBX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

110,866 mi
Last recorded110,866 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 DBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 110,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on sidewalls and cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front D bush has play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2021 108,179 miles

N/S Wing Mirror / Indicator Lens Damaged

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 104,800 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower rust running from outer joint

Pass 15 Aug 2019 101,012 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 98,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

main brake pipes need checking for rust

Fail 28 Aug 2018 98,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

main brake pipes need checking for rust

Pass 16 Aug 2017 93,945 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 86,928 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 86,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm with ball joint facing upwards (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 77,586 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 71,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 65,706 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 57,899 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 51,632 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 48,983 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 44,735 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 44,734 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 40,049 miles

Diesel fuel residue around undertrays and engine.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 35,140 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 31,152 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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AY53 DBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AY53 DBX, 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 AY53 DBX registered?

AY53 DBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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