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CN53 AXC

2003 Mercedes-benz 300

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,979 mi
Last recorded182,979 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 300102,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 AXC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 182,979 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 169,789 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 169,786 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering rack cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2006 131,231 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2006 131,231 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?

Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
1,831
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
18,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,542
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,881
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,985
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,687
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CN53 AXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 102,604 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 300 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CN53 AXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CN53 AXC registered?

CN53 AXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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