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CN53 ZBE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,080 mi
Last recorded133,080 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 ZBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 133,080 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 133,077 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 123,730 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 116,893 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 107,766 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 107,766 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 101,081 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 95,062 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 89,143 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 89,143 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 84,583 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 84,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 78,800 miles

n/s and o/s front lower tie bar front bushes deteriated and weak

Pass 14 Feb 2007 68,386 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 68,313 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 64,149 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 ZBE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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