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CN53 ZBL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,211 mi
Last recorded156,211 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 ZBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2017 156,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 144,092 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 132,421 miles

Nearside Rear slighty play in roll mounting bush

Fail 4 Sep 2015 132,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear slighty play in roll mounting bush

Pass 23 Sep 2014 119,151 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 93,048 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 77,344 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 61,906 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 61,799 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,614 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 38,805 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 31,916 miles

slight movement in o/s track rod end

Pass 24 Aug 2007 27,852 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 22,042 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 ZBL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZBL, 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 ZBL registered?

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

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