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CF53 GYE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

63,359 mi
Last recorded63,359 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 GYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 63,359 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 63,359 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 61,459 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 61,459 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 59,784 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 59,784 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 58,236 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 56,920 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 56,920 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 55,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 52,906 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 52,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fail 1 May 2018 51,554 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall Split (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim Inside out (4.1.D.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2017 49,482 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 47,017 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 47,017 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 44,352 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 44,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 41,542 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outside wall

Fail 29 Apr 2014 41,542 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outside wall

Pass 10 Apr 2013 38,688 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 128,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 35,363 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 29,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2010 29,012 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 24,544 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 24,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,008 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 17,231 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 17,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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 GYE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 GYE, 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 GYE registered?

CF53 GYE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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