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164,032 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front tyre is worn on the outer edge.
Offside Front Tyre is worn on the inner and outer edge.
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre is worn smooth on the inner edge.
Offside rear Tyre is worn smooth on the inner edge.
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre is worn smooth on the inner edge.
Offside rear Tyre is worn smooth on the inner edge.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR&OSR cracking - perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR&OSR slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF lower - front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR&OSR cracking - perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR&OSR slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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AY53 YYM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 YYM, 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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AY53 YYM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2003.
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