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CV53 ZDZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,752 mi
Last recorded104,752 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 104,752 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 104,752 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner track control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight play steering rack

Pass 4 May 2016 95,002 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 94,794 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 88,339 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 88,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 85,807 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 80,226 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 79,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 72,499 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 72,498 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 63,372 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 63,194 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 58,832 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 45,337 miles

O/s/f tyre outer edge wearing unevenly

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 40,063 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT IS STARTING TO FRAY

OFFSIDE FRONT BUMPER IS DAMAGED

REAR NO.PLATE IS DETERIORATED

Fail 14 Sep 2007 40,063 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT IS STARTING TO FRAY

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE FRONT BUMPER IS DAMAGED

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

REAR NO.PLATE IS DETERIORATED

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 ZDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 ZDZ, 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 ZDZ registered?

CV53 ZDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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