MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,866 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Lower rust running from outer joint
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
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
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm with ball joint facing upwards (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Diesel fuel residue around undertrays and engine.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is AY53 DBX safe to buy?
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