MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven
heavy surface corrosion on o/s/r upper and lower tie bar arms
surface corrosion on main brake pipes
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f inner steering arms
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear brakes binding slightly
engine management light on
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
unable to check under side vehicle fully due to lower panels
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake pads getting low
o/s/f tyre getting low
slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link
unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower pannels fitted front to rear
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer tread pattern
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CV53 UAY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 UAY, 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 UAY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2003.
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