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CE53 YXD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

69,519 mi
Last recorded69,519 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 YXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 69,519 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 68,032 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 64,915 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 60,757 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 57,552 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 53,762 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 52,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Thrust arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 50,879 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 47,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 47,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 45,436 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 45,429 miles

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

as slightly oil leak from auto box

Pass 25 Aug 2015 42,332 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 38,998 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)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 38,998 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 Sep 2013 35,196 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 32,263 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 28,890 miles

strongly advise both front thrust arm bushes

Pass 6 Sep 2010 25,952 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 3 Sep 2009 22,848 miles

rear tyres = 2.5mm - 3.0mm ; new soon.

recommend wiper blades = smearing.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 19,679 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 16,056 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 12,027 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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CE53 YXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YXD, 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 YXD registered?

CE53 YXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is CE53 YXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 YXD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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