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CP53 MHU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,331 mi
Last recorded108,331 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 MHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 108,331 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 108,329 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 103,979 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 103,979 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 100,121 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 100,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 94,178 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 89,218 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 79,370 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Nov 2011 79,370 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Aug 2010 68,834 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 24 Aug 2010 68,834 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Jun 2009 55,382 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 55,382 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 44,669 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 44,669 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 34,201 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 34,185 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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 MHU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 MHU, 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 CP53 MHU registered?

CP53 MHU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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