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AF53 UBV

2003 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

87,649 mi
Last recorded87,649 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C 32074,933 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 UBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 87,649 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underneath of car front and back surface rust on all components

Fail 8 Jul 2025 87,649 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underneath of car front and back surface rust on all components

Pass 9 Jul 2024 86,429 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 85,033 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 82,750 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 75,047 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 66,053 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 66,051 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 64,817 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL FOUR FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS - INNER BUSHES SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 64,817 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL FOUR FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS - INNER BUSHES SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 61,737 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS INNER BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

indicator switch worn

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 14 Sep 2016 57,755 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 54,715 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 54,700 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 50,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SPLITTING IN TREAD AND ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 22 Aug 2013 46,703 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre starting to split / perish in tread

Pass 12 Oct 2012 43,044 miles

O/S/R tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2011 39,425 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 37,860 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 35,699 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 29,498 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 29,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 26,206 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 21,519 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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AF53 UBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 74,933 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF53 UBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF53 UBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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