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CX53 FWH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,323 mi
Last recorded114,323 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 FWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 114,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear suspensions components/rear subframe slightly corroded not excessive

Pass 23 Feb 2019 108,014 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 103,715 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 102,877 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 99,782 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 94,302 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 92,377 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 92,345 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 86,002 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 81,427 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 81,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 76,809 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 69,802 miles

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)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 62,154 miles

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 18 Sep 2008 51,361 miles

n/s front tyre worn slightly on outer edge.

Fail 18 Sep 2008 51,361 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn slightly on outer edge.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 40,123 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 40,122 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 27,422 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 FWH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 FWH, 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 FWH registered?

CX53 FWH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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