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AY53 NXR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

150,193 mi
Last recorded150,193 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 NXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 150,193 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 150,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 136,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe/@rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe/@rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 122,910 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 122,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 109,744 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm outer boot (2.4.G.2)

front to rear under trays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2016 109,744 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm outer boot (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

front to rear under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 94,066 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 94,066 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 79,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 12 Sep 2013 62,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Sep 2013 62,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Oct 2012 53,073 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 52,716 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 52,716 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 49,375 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,429 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 46,429 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 44,317 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 41,072 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 38,918 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 31,388 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 NXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NXR, 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 NXR registered?

AY53 NXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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