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CV53 ZFG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,392 mi
Last recorded124,392 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 124,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR & OSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rust on front arches

Pass 9 Jun 2021 119,060 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn & have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR & OSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR & OSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 112,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

boot lid not opening from outside .

Fail 2 Jun 2020 112,012 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

boot lid not opening from outside .

Pass 15 Feb 2019 103,658 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 95,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 86,279 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint marked (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint marked (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 86,279 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint marked (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint marked (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 77,678 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 77,678 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 67,586 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 62,409 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 59,076 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing and wearing on edges of tread

srs warning light on

Pass 29 Sep 2011 55,404 miles

Bad oil leak from gear box

Offside front brake disc slightly warped.

SRS system fault.

Fail 16 Sep 2011 55,359 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Bad oil leak from gear box

Offside front brake disc slightly warped.

SRS system fault.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 52,579 miles

Strongly adv, Cuts in o/s/r tyre tread, Rear tyres close to legal limit, n/s/f tie rod bush starting to split, Oil leaks, Tracking check, Chips in front screen.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 50,205 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Front brake discs worn, Oil leaks, Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing, Tracking check, Plastic covers over brakes/steering.

Fail 20 Oct 2009 50,131 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

advise airbag light on

advise emmision light on

advise oil leak on gearbox

Fail 13 Oct 2009 50,081 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Adv, Full brake inspection, Oil leak, Suspect slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing, Plastic covers under side over brakes/steering.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 46,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine light on

srs light on

Pass 19 Oct 2007 40,274 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 29,717 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

undertrays fitted, unable to see all testable items

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 ZFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZFG, 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 ZFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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