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CP53 NWG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

151,396 mi
Last recorded151,396 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 NWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 151,396 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on underside and rear chassie and rear floor areas, plastic trim covering sills

eml light on dash

Pass 19 Nov 2018 146,494 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 146,494 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 141,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear number plate water damage

chips on windscreen

rear brake discs worn

unable to check sills coverd by plastic trim

Fail 7 Nov 2017 141,150 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour flashing white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on subframe areas (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear number plate water damage

chips on windscreen

rear brake discs worn

unable to check sills coverd by plastic trim

Pass 21 Nov 2016 135,919 miles

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

o/s/f slight play in rack

rear number plate deterioated

Pass 16 Nov 2015 129,429 miles

rear no plate deterioated

Fail 16 Nov 2015 129,429 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear no plate deterioated

Pass 25 Nov 2014 125,640 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

advise engine surging on idle

advise image o/s/f

plastic trim covering archs and sills unable to inspect fully .

water damage rear no plate

Fail 25 Nov 2014 125,638 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

advise engine surging on idle

plastic trim covering archs and sills unable to inspect fully .

water damage rear no plate

Pass 4 Dec 2013 121,486 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise front headlamp aims

engine light on dash

rear no plate slight deterioated

Fail 29 Nov 2013 121,484 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light on dash

rear no plate slight deterioated

Pass 20 Dec 2012 115,627 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all brake discs worn

engine light on dash

plastic covering archs and sills

rear subframe corroded and fuel pipes ,coil springs

slight uneven rear foot brake application. slight pulseing when rear foot brake operated

slight water damage to rear no plate

Pass 19 Dec 2011 109,224 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

off/s/f tyre inner edge bald

Fail 19 Dec 2011 109,224 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

off/s/f tyre inner edge bald

Pass 20 Dec 2010 102,819 miles

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

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres have inner edge wear

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F tyre has inner edge wear

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 102,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres have inner edge wear

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F tyre has inner edge wear

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 97,757 miles

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

off/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 6 Jan 2010 97,757 miles

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

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

off/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 10 Jan 2009 86,772 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 86,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 76,420 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 76,418 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 57,997 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 NWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NWG, 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 NWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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