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CX53 KZO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,592 mi
Last recorded103,592 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 103,592 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 95,565 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 85,296 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 75,569 miles

surface rust on rear subframe

surface rust on rear suspension

Fail 15 Jan 2021 75,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

surface rust on rear subframe

surface rust on rear suspension

Pass 6 Jan 2020 73,862 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 70,858 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 69,538 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 69,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Front wishbone bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 67,288 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 67,287 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 65,418 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 65,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 62,445 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 58,297 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 58,297 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 53,390 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 49,525 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 212,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2010 44,325 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 44,325 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 39,551 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 34,012 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 34,007 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 26,712 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 21,974 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 KZO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CX53 KZO, 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 KZO registered?

CX53 KZO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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