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2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,805 mi
Last recorded113,805 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT53 CFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 113,805 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front front tyres wearing edges + perishing

Pass 14 Dec 2017 101,404 miles

full plastic under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2016 87,844 miles

Front tyres worn edges and close to limit

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 80,688 miles

front suspension arm bushes worn and starting to seperate

Fail 3 Dec 2015 80,688 miles

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

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

front suspension arm bushes splitting and starting to seperate

nearside rear anti roll bar D bush worn

offside rear anti roll bar link bush worn

oil leak

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 6 Dec 2014 73,681 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low 3mm

Pass 6 Dec 2013 66,539 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 61,002 miles

front tyres worn inner edge on 2.5 mm

nearside and offside front lower arms inner bushes slight displacement

Fail 1 Dec 2012 61,002 miles

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

front tyres worn inner edge on 2.5 mm

nearside and offside front lower arms inner bushes slight displacement

offside front fog lamp insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2011 55,880 miles

front tyres wearing on edges of tread

gear oil leak

offside front fog light insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2010 50,684 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 9 Dec 2009 42,726 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 9 Dec 2009 42,726 miles

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

front brake discs worn

nail in offside front tyre

offside front tyre tread worn low

Pass 26 Nov 2008 34,620 miles

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

front tyre treads starting to wear low

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 26 Nov 2007 29,329 miles

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 27 Nov 2006 26,591 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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AT53 CFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AT53 CFU, 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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AT53 CFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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