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CF53 KWL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

104,905 mi
Last recorded104,905 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 KWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 104,905 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front D-BUSH clamp bolt missing

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

outer sills and underside covered

Fail 23 Sep 2026 104,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front D-BUSH clamp bolt missing

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

outer sills and underside covered

Fail 2 Sep 2026 104,894 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Sep 2025 99,049 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 99,049 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative front level sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 98,871 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 98,866 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 98,518 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 97,204 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 97,204 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 95,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 93,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens broken but not showing white light to the rear

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre poor condition

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 93,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens broken but not showing white light to the rear

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre poor condition

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 90,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear light lens broken but not showing white light

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre poor condition

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 87,024 miles

Front Head lights poor condition

Fail 27 Feb 2017 86,972 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Front Head lights poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2016 82,470 miles

Exhaust poor.

N/S headlight aim poor.

N/S/Rear lens poor.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S headlight aim poor.

O/S/Front tyre poor.

O/S/Rear brake slightly bind.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Seat belt untested child seat fitted.

Fail 3 Mar 2016 82,470 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Exhaust poor.

N/S headlight aim poor.

N/S/Rear lens poor.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S headlight aim poor.

O/S/Front tyre poor.

O/S/Rear brake slightly bind.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Seat belt untested child seat fitted.

Pass 12 Feb 2015 78,627 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 75,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet safety catch poor condition

Fail 13 Feb 2014 75,009 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet safety catch poor condition

engine management light on

n/s/mirror glass broken

Pass 27 Feb 2013 72,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine mamagement light is on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service exceeded by 730 days also brake indicator is on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2013 72,337 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine mamagement light is on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service exceeded by 730 days also brake indicator is on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2012 70,446 miles

Engine management light is on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2012 70,446 miles

Engine management light is on

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2011 67,730 miles

N/S wing mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 64,828 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 64,828 miles

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

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 27 Feb 2009 61,488 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 57,234 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 50,020 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 KWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 KWL, 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 KWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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