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RY53 AVU

2003 Mercedes-benz 300

Beige Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,963 mi
Last recorded122,963 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 300102,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 AVU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 122,963 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 May 2017 121,403 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshners ()

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint wishbone, slight lift/wear (2.5.A.1c)

tow socket cover temp type

Fail 17 May 2017 121,403 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NSF only (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshners ()

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint wishbone, slight lift/wear (2.5.A.1c)

tow socket cover temp type

Pass 25 May 2016 119,844 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 118,271 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 118,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

tow bar socket unuseable

Pass 29 Nov 2013 115,987 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 115,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 109,402 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 83,366 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 65,722 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 57,126 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 57,126 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 49,117 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 32,680 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?

Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
1,831
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
18,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,542
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,881
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,985
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,687
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RY53 AVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 300 in Beige with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 102,604 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 300 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RY53 AVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RY53 AVU registered?

RY53 AVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is RY53 AVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY53 AVU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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