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CN53 VXD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,300 mi
Last recorded73,300 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 VXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 73,300 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 67,497 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight damage to O/S side repeater lenze

Pass 25 Aug 2010 61,278 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 53,322 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear suspension componants & subframe showing corrosion & rusted

Pass 26 Aug 2009 53,322 miles

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

rear suspension componants & subframe showing corrosion & rusted

Pass 27 Aug 2008 45,473 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 36,812 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 36,786 miles

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

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

attention to handbrake adjustment

Pass 29 Aug 2006 28,198 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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CN53 VXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VXD, 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 VXD registered?

CN53 VXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for CN53 VXD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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