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CV53 VNT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,705 mi
Last recorded83,705 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2022 83,705 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge. (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 81,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 81,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image headlamp clean needed (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

can just about see o/s/f beam image

Pass 10 Aug 2020 79,821 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished valve stem (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 79,821 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Perished valve stem, (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Perished valve stem (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished valve stem (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 78,347 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 78,347 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 77,130 miles

N/S/F , N/S/R, O/S/R tyre valves perished.

Fail 13 Aug 2018 77,130 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both front headlamps no longer giving a defined beam pattern. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Both Rear brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Front N/S tie rod front bush split (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F , N/S/R, O/S/R tyre valves perished.

Pass 25 Aug 2017 75,829 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 74,732 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2016 74,730 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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

under tray engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2015 71,998 miles

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

nearside repeater light damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2014 68,212 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 Aug 2014 68,212 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2013 64,455 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 58,112 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 58,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 53,022 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 53,022 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 48,624 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 43,476 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,201 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 33,337 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 33,337 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 27,496 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 VNT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VNT, 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 VNT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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