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CP53 MHM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

149,871 mi
Last recorded149,871 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 MHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2024 149,871 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2023 149,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fiited unable to see sills and wheeel arch

Fail 25 Sep 2023 149,460 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fiited unable to see sills and wheeel arch

Pass 3 Nov 2022 146,666 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 143,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material adjacent to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material adjacent to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 142,133 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 142,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened lower control arm location point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 139,184 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective light on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on sill lengths covered by plastic trim

corrosion rear suspension and both rear metal brake pipes o/s/r

old wiper marks on screen

Fail 24 May 2019 139,181 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion on sill lengths covered by plastic trim

corrosion rear suspension and both rear metal brake pipes o/s/r

old wiper marks on screen

Pass 25 May 2018 133,557 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 May 2018 133,555 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lens (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine warning light

Pass 18 May 2017 125,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 May 2016 116,411 miles

corrosion to rear suspension arms, subframe, rear suspension PA and tow bar.

front tyres wearing on inner edges badly.

nsr antiroll bar link bush has minor play

park brake imbalance, nsr seat belt retainer damaged.

rear suspension rubber bushes visually deteriorated but no play present.

Fail 11 May 2016 116,411 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

corrosion to rear suspension arms, subframe, rear suspension PA and tow bar.

front tyres wearing on inner edges badly.

nsr antiroll bar link bush has minor play

park brake imbalance, nsr seat belt retainer damaged.

rear suspension rubber bushes visually deteriorated but no play present.

Pass 26 May 2015 110,919 miles

horn sound det, rear seat belt retainer damaged, nsf wiper torn, under guards fitted obscuring viwe to testable items, os and ns rear suspension PA corroded, r suspension creak,

minor play at osf wheel bearing and rack.

surface corrosion to rear suspension, subframe and tow bar

Fail 21 May 2015 110,774 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

horn sound det, rear seat belt retainer damaged, nsf wiper torn, under guards fitted obscuring viwe to testable items, os and ns rear suspension PA corroded, r suspension creak,

minor play at osf wheel bearing and rack.

surface corrosion to rear suspension, subframe and tow bar

Pass 20 May 2014 104,968 miles

body damaged, o/s hand brake sticking, horn tone, o/s mirror damaged, o/s rear belt retainer cover missing, centre exhaust bracket missing, multi guards fitted, rear indicators fading

surface corrosion t orear undersills, rear chassis and rear suspension components

Fail 20 May 2014 104,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

body damaged, o/s hand brake sticking, horn tone, o/s mirror damaged, o/s rear belt retainer cover missing, centre exhaust bracket missing, multi guards fitted, rear indicators fading

surface corrosion t orear undersills, rear chassis and rear suspension components

Pass 24 May 2013 23,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 May 2012 93,705 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 86,433 miles

rear number plate deteriorated, exhaust rusty, multi guards fitted, rear suspension arms rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2009 80,976 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 74,636 miles

hand brake imbalanced, brake warnig on dash, multi guards fitted, n/s front brake minor binding, rear number plate det.

Fail 13 Nov 2008 74,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

hand brake imbalanced, brake warnig on dash, multi guards fitted, n/s front brake minor binding, rear number plate det.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 70,109 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 70,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 47,949 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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CP53 MHM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 CP53 MHM, 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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CP53 MHM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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