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CJ53 UOL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,614 mi
Last recorded110,614 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 UOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 110,614 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 110,571 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front lens slighty misted

nearside front tyre as slight sidewall damage

Pass 27 Feb 2017 105,000 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 96,297 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 90,852 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 90,852 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 82,643 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 82,643 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 77,711 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2011 77,667 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 72,304 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 72,304 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 65,620 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 65,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 52,346 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 44,182 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 44,182 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 31,373 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 31,373 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UOL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UOL, 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 UOL registered?

CJ53 UOL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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