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CF53 KXE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,405 mi
Last recorded144,405 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 KXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 144,405 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 144,405 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 129,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 129,133 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 102,727 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 186,859 miles

Front exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear subframe mounts,chassis legs and floor areas

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2020 186,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear subframe mounts,chassis legs and floor areas

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2019 167,539 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear suspension components corroded

corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear chassis leg,subframe mounts and floor areas

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2019 167,539 miles

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

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear suspension components corroded

corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear chassis leg,subframe mounts and floor areas

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear brakes binding.noise from inboard brake shoes

parking brake lever high but still has reserve travel

Pass 19 Nov 2018 93,061 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear suspension components and subframe mounts corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear brakes slightly binding.noise from inboard brake shoes

Fail 13 Nov 2018 92,934 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear suspension components and subframe mounts corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear brakes slightly binding.noise from inboard brake shoes

Pass 28 Nov 2017 134,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear subframe mounts

offside and nearside rear brakes slightly binding and noise from inboard brake shoes

Pass 5 Nov 2016 73,258 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 69,086 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 69,086 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 65,387 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 62,790 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 58,896 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 58,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust mounting detached from exhaust

Pass 19 Nov 2011 55,870 miles

both front lower suspension arm inner bushes starting to split

brake pipes starting to corroded

nearside front lower suspension arm boot split

rear brake pads worn

unable to see lower coils on rear springs

Pass 13 Nov 2010 51,714 miles

both wiper blades smearing windscreen

Fail 13 Nov 2010 51,714 miles

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

both wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 5 Dec 2009 47,172 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 41,214 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 33,601 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 26,288 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 KXE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KXE, 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 KXE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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