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CV53 MGO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,011 mi
Last recorded97,011 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 MGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 97,011 miles

EML remains on

Pass 5 Aug 2015 88,558 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 77,933 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 77,931 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 73,087 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 73,087 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 65,428 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 65,428 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 54,833 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 40,408 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 40,408 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 25,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 25,006 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 20,266 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 16,267 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 11,485 miles

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)

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 MGO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CV53 MGO, 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 MGO registered?

CV53 MGO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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