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CV53 NWE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,785 mi
Last recorded93,785 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 93,785 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 93,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S Front tyre has severe wear to outer edge.

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 85,770 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2014 85,770 miles

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

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 75,758 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 75,525 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 71,292 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 68,257 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 62,784 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 62,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 56,582 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 56,582 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 51,693 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 43,853 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 43,853 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 35,937 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 35,301 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 35,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 NWE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NWE, 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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CV53 NWE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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