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CP53 NWV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,957 mi
Last recorded125,957 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 NWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 125,957 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 124,367 miles

osf siderepeater lense missing

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 8 Dec 2016 124,363 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower one of the two (2.5.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

osf siderepeater lense missing

Pass 2 Dec 2015 120,777 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 117,362 miles

1 all rear suspenion arms corroded 2 rear anti roll bar corroded 3 both rear coil springs corroded 4 both rear tyres 3mm

1 both rear service and park brakes getting lazy with slight bind

Pass 12 Nov 2013 114,519 miles

1 both rear tyres 3mm

1 nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

1 osf siderepeater incomplate

Pass 26 Nov 2012 113,127 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 112,619 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 110,236 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Nov 2010 110,236 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2009 107,776 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 104,998 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 101,586 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 87,858 miles

O/s/r tyre low.

Rear 'no' plate discoloured.

front wheels bent on inner rims.

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 NWV 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 85.7%.

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 CP53 NWV, 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 NWV registered?

CP53 NWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is CP53 NWV safe to buy?

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