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CE53 YXB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

121,864 mi
Last recorded121,864 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 YXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 121,864 miles

Nearside Front slight play when driven

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear sub-frame corroded

knocking noise on front when driving

Pass 30 Jan 2024 115,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 115,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fan belt worn

Pass 8 Feb 2023 109,709 miles

rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2022 106,574 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 104,325 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 158,159 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 158,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 88,909 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 82,434 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 75,344 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 72,998 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 72,998 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 72,084 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 70,569 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 68,000 miles

n/s wing repeater

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 27 Sep 2011 65,738 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 63,068 miles

n/s/f/tyre outer edge worn

Pass 22 Sep 2009 61,562 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 61,530 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 60,070 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 56,271 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 53,535 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2006 53,520 miles

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

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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CE53 YXB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 CE53 YXB, 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 CE53 YXB registered?

CE53 YXB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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