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CV53 MFE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,914 mi
Last recorded75,914 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 MFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 75,914 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 10 Jun 2017 72,438 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 69,978 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 69,933 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2015 64,027 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 59,885 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 56,510 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 51,975 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 31 May 2011 47,587 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2010 43,071 miles

both front brake disks badly pitted and worn

centre exaust slightly corroded

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2009 38,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight water marks top of rear registration plate

Pass 23 Jun 2008 34,661 miles

both front tyres outer edges side sipes worn to limit

check front brake pad condition

Pass 29 Sep 2006 22,348 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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CV53 MFE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 CV53 MFE, 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 CV53 MFE registered?

CV53 MFE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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