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CN53 AXR

2003 Mercedes-benz 300

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,133 mi
Last recorded103,133 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 300102,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 103,133 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 102,604 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 102,604 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 102,540 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 102,540 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 101,017 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 101,017 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

brake warning light on

Fail 29 Jun 2010 100,983 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 100,983 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 88,446 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fan belt split

Fail 3 Sep 2008 88,434 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

fan belt split

Fail 28 Aug 2008 88,424 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

fan belt split

Pass 29 Aug 2007 66,553 miles

centre exhaust box cracked to the limit.(not leaking at time of test)

off side front lower swivel has small amount of play in it.

small amount of play in off side steering rack inner joint.

Pass 2 Aug 2006 47,860 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 AXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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