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CF53 DUH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,245 mi
Last recorded106,245 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 DUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 106,245 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 106,245 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 94,027 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 82,754 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 82,754 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Mirror ind lens (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 72,764 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 61,057 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 61,018 miles

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

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

Creaking noise from offside rear suspension but no free movement found in any components.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 54,397 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 54,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 46,865 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 41,309 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 35,352 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 30,350 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 30,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 24,297 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 18,385 miles

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

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 DUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CF53 DUH, 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 CF53 DUH registered?

CF53 DUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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The MOT history for CF53 DUH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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