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CJ53 TRZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,161 mi
Last recorded96,161 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 TRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 96,161 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 93,005 miles

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2017 90,759 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 85,177 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 80,254 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 80,245 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 74,621 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 69,594 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 64,173 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 63,190 miles

play in both front antiroll link arms

Pass 20 Apr 2010 61,153 miles

o/s/r tyre low

slight play front antiroll links

Fail 7 Apr 2010 61,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine light on

o/s/r tyre low

slight play front antiroll links

Pass 20 Jan 2009 57,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 57,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 44,981 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 44,981 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 37,470 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 32,426 miles

attention to number plates spacing digits removed

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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CJ53 TRZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CJ53 TRZ, 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 CJ53 TRZ registered?

CJ53 TRZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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