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CV53 UAZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,946 mi
Last recorded102,946 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 102,946 miles

slight play in offside steering rack

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 100,975 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Aug 2018 100,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 97,099 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside steering rack gaiter slightly damaged

parking brake travel getting long

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 31 Aug 2016 93,322 miles

nearside steering rack gaiter slightly split

offside parking brake performance slightly down

parking brake travel getting long

slight wear in both front wishbone bushes

Pass 1 Sep 2015 89,467 miles

nearside front rack gaitor slightly damaged

parking brake travel slightly long

Pass 29 Aug 2014 86,122 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 81,700 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 29 Aug 2012 75,543 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 69,193 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 18 Aug 2011 69,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2010 63,385 miles

rear no plate starting to fade

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Aug 2009 53,203 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 53,203 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre on legal limit and bald on outside edge

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 13 Aug 2008 42,417 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 42,417 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 37,590 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 31,792 miles

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

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

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 UAZ 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 77.8%.

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 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 UAZ, 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 UAZ registered?

CV53 UAZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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