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CV53 YHC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

95,156 mi
Last recorded95,156 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 YHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 95,156 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear diff oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2019 95,156 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear diff oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 89,322 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 20 Jul 2017 83,915 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 83,851 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)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 76,140 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 76,140 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2015 57,587 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 57,576 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2014 39,961 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 36,428 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 34,845 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 34,833 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 31,417 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 31,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 27,666 miles

N/S Indicator fitted to n/s mirror is damaged

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

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)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 27,663 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S Indicator lens fitted to n/s mirror is damaged

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

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)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 27,663 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S Indicator lens fitted to n/s mirror is damaged

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

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 19 Sep 2008 24,479 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 19,755 miles

parking brake travel requires adjustment,(too long)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 15,241 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 YHC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YHC, 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 YHC registered?

CV53 YHC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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