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CX53 KNF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,409 mi
Last recorded117,409 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 KNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 117,409 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 117,401 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 112,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 112,664 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 172,938 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 172,917 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box missing (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 94,801 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 77,610 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 68,497 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 59,773 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 53,089 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 48,481 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 43,246 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 38,523 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 29,956 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 24,831 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 KNF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KNF, 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 KNF registered?

CX53 KNF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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