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CN53 FYP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,563 mi
Last recorded84,563 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 FYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2010 84,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front discs worn

front number plate badly damaged

indicator not staying on when indicating right

steering wheel leather coming away from wheel

Pass 16 Jul 2009 74,609 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 64,742 miles

Anti slip rubber covering missing from park brake pedal

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 64,379 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Anti slip rubber covering missing from park brake pedal

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 54,459 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 54,459 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket missing screw but exhaust secure.

Fail 2 Aug 2006 42,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside centre undertray damaged by excess heat

Pass 2 Aug 2006 42,302 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside centre undertray damaged by excess heat

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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CN53 FYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CN53 FYP, 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 CN53 FYP registered?

CN53 FYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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