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CF53 AKJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,391 mi
Last recorded162,391 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 AKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 162,391 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 157,821 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Underbody components (brakes/steering/suspension) slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 153,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 151,254 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2018 147,997 miles

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

Covers and under-trays fitted obstructing view of some components.

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 147,997 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Covers and under-trays fitted obstructing view of some components.

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 140,001 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 131,605 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on coil springs

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust box corroded & leaking

rear number plate lens missing

Pass 19 Sep 2015 124,959 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 116,522 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 108,860 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 108,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2012 96,888 miles

front brake balance out slightly

srs air bag warning light on dash

Pass 27 May 2011 82,211 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 82,180 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 76,250 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 46,759 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 64,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 52,062 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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CF53 AKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CF53 AKJ, 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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CF53 AKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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