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CE53 ZJZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,526 mi
Last recorded125,526 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 125,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 114,859 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 114,854 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 111,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater slightly white and lend around light damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both arms have slight play in ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil , slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

front and rear suspension arms corroded and slightly perished bushes

rear subframe corroded slightly

Fail 23 Aug 2019 111,159 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater slightly white and lend around light damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both arms have slight play in ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil , slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

front and rear suspension arms corroded and slightly perished bushes

rear subframe corroded slightly

Pass 23 Aug 2018 105,762 miles

Nearside indicator repeater lens is broken

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

engine appears to have an oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2018 105,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 100,670 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust bracket snapped but still supported

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 96,918 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 88,750 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 88,750 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 81,907 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 81,907 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 75,705 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 75,705 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 67,970 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 60,243 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 60,243 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 53,466 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 45,665 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,902 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 37,878 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 29,278 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 21,663 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 ZJZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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