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CU53 OAM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,582 mi
Last recorded77,582 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 OAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 77,582 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65r15 both rear and left front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 75,577 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 73,495 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 73,474 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 69,862 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 69,860 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 67,147 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 64,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 63,116 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 61,549 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted not allowing full in section under vehicle

Pass 23 May 2018 60,295 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 58,605 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 56,837 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 24 May 2016 56,837 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 20 May 2015 55,368 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 53,314 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 51,585 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Fail 18 May 2012 49,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2012 49,348 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 46,602 miles
Fail 24 May 2011

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 May 2010 44,209 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 41,874 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 39,811 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 36,972 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 36,972 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 30,650 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing slightly on edges.

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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CU53 OAM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU53 OAM, 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 CU53 OAM registered?

CU53 OAM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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