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CJ53 UJG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

185,476 mi
Last recorded185,476 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 UJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 185,476 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

exhaust system corroded and leaking

front and rear brake discs corroded

front brakes slightly fluctuating

Fail 10 Dec 2019 185,394 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

exhaust system corroded and leaking

front and rear brake discs corroded

front brakes slightly fluctuating

Fail 25 Nov 2019 185,070 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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

Corrosion in various places.

Exhaust is corroded & starting to leak.

N/s handbrake effort is not as good as o/s.

Parts of centre rear brake light do not work.

Rear brake discs are corroded.

Some fluctuation on o/s rear & both front braking efforts.

Pass 5 Nov 2018 173,763 miles

Centre rear brake light is not working.

Covers preventing access to some components.

N/s rear suspension, lower arm outer bush is showing signs of wear.

Some exhaust brackets are broken.

Fail 30 Oct 2018 173,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine management light is on. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Centre rear brake light is not working.

Covers preventing access to some components.

N/s rear suspension, lower arm outer bush is showing signs of wear.

Some exhaust brackets are broken.

Pass 24 Oct 2017 167,915 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

O/s ball joint gaiter is deteriorating.

O/s ear tyre is close to the limit.

Parts of centre rear brake light are not working.

Some play in o/s rear wheel bearing.

Fail 17 Oct 2017 167,869 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Corrosion in various places.

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

O/s ball joint gaiter is deteriorating.

O/s ear tyre is close to the limit.

Parts of centre rear brake light are not working.

Some play in o/s rear wheel bearing.

Pass 20 Oct 2016 163,922 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

covers and trays fitted

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded and rear hanger snapped

front number plate cracked

n/s rear tyre close to legal limit

rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2016 163,353 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play inner track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 65 15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front tyres close to legal limit

covers and trays fitted

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded and rear hanger snapped

front number plate cracked

n/s rear tyre close to legal limit

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 157,045 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track control arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 156,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track control arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 147,939 miles

Corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside repeater lamp damaged

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in offside & nearside steering arms

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 137,500 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 137,500 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 133,564 miles

esp light on

f/n/s tyre very close to limit

play in o/s/f tie bar

r/o/s lower suspension arm inner bush worn

r/o/s upper suspension arm corroded

rear brake flexis slightly perished

rear brake pads low

rear indictors lights white

Fail 27 Dec 2012 133,564 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)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

rear indictors lights white

esp light on

f/n/s tyre very close to limit

play in o/s/f tie bar

r/o/s lower suspension arm inner bush worn

r/o/s upper suspension arm corroded

rear brake flexis slightly perished

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Nov 2011 122,782 miles

both front bottom ball joint rubbers are split

o/s/f tyre worn on outside close to limit

slight judder in n/s/f brake

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

unable to open tailgate

Fail 3 Nov 2011 122,782 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front bottom ball joint rubbers are split

o/s/f tyre worn on outside close to limit

parking brake warning light staying on

slight judder in n/s/f brake

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

unable to open tailgate

Pass 22 Sep 2010 105,222 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2009 85,601 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2009 85,601 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2008 67,707 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 67,707 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 52,029 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 44,142 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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CJ53 UJG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 CJ53 UJG, 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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CJ53 UJG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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