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CF53 OFM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,434 mi
Last recorded87,434 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 87,434 miles

offside rear and nearside rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 12 Jun 2018 87,431 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear and nearside rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 24 May 2017 84,537 miles

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

Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (both rear upper and lower) (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 82,394 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 79,991 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 75,398 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2014 75,398 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 66,948 miles

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

backplate noise on rear brakes

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2013 66,948 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

backplate noise on rear brakes

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2012 61,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 54,038 miles

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

both front coil springs slightly corroded at bottoms where comman for snapping

covers fitted to underside of vehicle,also unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 47,557 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

o/s/f brake backing plate damaged slightly

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Pass 13 Jul 2009 40,862 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items

Pass 28 Jul 2008 34,664 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

unable to see bottom of rear coil springs

underside of vehicle fitted with covers unable to see some testable items

Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,365 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 32,365 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 26,034 miles

unable to check underside of vehicle (plastic covers fitted)

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 OFM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OFM, 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 OFM registered?

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

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The MOT history for CF53 OFM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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