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CF53 OFJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,354 mi
Last recorded83,354 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 83,354 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 83,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 82,988 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near coil spring (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near coil spring (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 70,267 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 70,267 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 65,627 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 57,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 52,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 52,651 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 46,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2011 42,880 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 38,781 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 34,722 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 34,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 30,759 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 25,401 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

Fail 20 Dec 2007 25,385 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 1 Dec 2006 19,893 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 OFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OFJ, 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 OFJ registered?

CF53 OFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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