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CW53 EJL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

144,624 mi
Last recorded144,624 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 EJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 144,624 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 144,624 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 144,621 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 144,615 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (marked with chalk) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (marked with chalk) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

damage to bodywork

slight play in steering rack inner joints

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2014 1 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 101,955 miles

indicator stalk poor operation

Fail 4 Oct 2013 101,882 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

indicator stalk poor operation

Pass 4 Oct 2012 51,032 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 61,035 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 61,019 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 53,725 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 53,274 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 44,723 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 30,047 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 40,811 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 33,072 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 33,032 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 26,853 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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CW53 EJL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CW53 EJL, 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 CW53 EJL registered?

CW53 EJL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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