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CX53 HDH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

108,353 mi
Last recorded108,353 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 HDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 108,353 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 94,724 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 94,718 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 79,696 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket at centre broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak at back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged slight play in mirror still secure ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge and at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) light play in inner track rod ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear heatshield at fuel tank loose

screenwash bottle leaking

Pass 26 Nov 2022 61,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 47,461 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 47,456 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 41,268 miles

Brake pipes all starting to corrode

Front tyres both perished and cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2019 40,176 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 36,966 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 32,333 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 27,183 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 22,292 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 19,529 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 16,198 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 13,800 miles

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

n/s front tyre slightly perished

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Nov 2011 12,927 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 12,044 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 10,407 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 7,055 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 6,314 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 5,667 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 HDH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HDH, 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 HDH registered?

CX53 HDH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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