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CP53 VMU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,654 mi
Last recorded110,654 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 VMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 110,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 108,579 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 104,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 101,188 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 97,245 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 97,244 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 93,672 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 83,806 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 78,813 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 78,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 71,665 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 71,665 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 63,108 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 63,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 52,838 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 52,838 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 45,670 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 45,670 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,081 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 31,401 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 20,662 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 VMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VMU, 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 VMU registered?

CP53 VMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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