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CV53 MGY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,158 mi
Last recorded150,158 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 MGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 150,158 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 141,911 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 135,761 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 129,143 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 121,931 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 115,447 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2012 115,447 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2011 105,029 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 105,029 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 92,101 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 76,119 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 76,119 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 54,070 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 54,054 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 33,809 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 26,498 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 MGY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CV53 MGY, 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 MGY registered?

CV53 MGY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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