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CU53 AGX

2003 Mercedes-benz 410

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,277 mi
Last recorded100,277 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 41091,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 AGX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 100,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 100,259 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit step significantly damaged (9.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 998,342 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 998,342 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 98,753 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 97,710 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 97,497 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 95,361 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 91,239 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 84,765 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 74,375 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

front brake discs worn /lipped

n/s hand brake cable braket adrift

o/s/r inner tyre cut in tread

Fail 19 Nov 2010 74,375 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

front brake discs worn /lipped

n/s hand brake cable braket adrift

o/s/r inner tyre cut in tread

Pass 20 Nov 2009 63,481 miles

please note all upper side lights not working no switch found

Pass 19 Nov 2008 50,452 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 50,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 38,559 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 38,527 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 22,205 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 410?

Based on 5,983 MOT tests across 943 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
2,836
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
943
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 439
Headlamp aim too low 334
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 288
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 285
fog lamp not working 261
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CU53 AGX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 410 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 410 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 91,374 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 410 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU53 AGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 410 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 410 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CU53 AGX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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