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CV53 VNX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,562 mi
Last recorded135,562 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 VNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 135,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 May 2016 115,020 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 84,591 miles

all rear suspension arms badly corroded but not excessively weakened

offside and nearside rear antiroll bar mounting bushes worn

rear subframe and prescribed areas corroded but not excessively weakened

various brake pipes corroded slightly but obscured by underguards

Pass 2 May 2014 78,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front (rear lower)suspension arm bushes deteriorated

slight play in both front lower arm ball joints

various rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2012 68,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2011 62,602 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 57,253 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 57,253 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 52,165 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 52,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 44,758 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 35,904 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

h/brake pedal sticking slightly, and leaving h/b light on occasionally.

Pass 3 Nov 2006 30,122 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 VNX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VNX, 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 VNX registered?

CV53 VNX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for CV53 VNX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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