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CX53 DWL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,714 mi
Last recorded127,714 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 DWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 127,714 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 122,058 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 112,279 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 112,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 92,181 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 92,181 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 80,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt 2nd arm of two (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perished (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 195/65 15 @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 73,611 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 62,267 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mms.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 54,766 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2011 49,168 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 49,168 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 44,789 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 41,722 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 38,389 miles

o/s/n/s/ front tyres worn on out side edges ( possable tracking )

Pass 24 Oct 2007 35,730 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 31,237 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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CX53 DWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CX53 DWL, 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 CX53 DWL registered?

CX53 DWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is CX53 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 DWL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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