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CX53 ONT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

158,287 mi
Last recorded158,287 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 ONT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 158,287 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 158,287 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2022 153,520 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer 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 18 Oct 2021 146,978 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Oct 2021 146,978 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 140,522 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 132,921 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 132,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 118,973 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 105,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 90,091 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)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 70,597 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 70,597 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 45,884 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2013 42,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 42,205 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 40,997 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 40,269 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 36,489 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 38,024 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 36,479 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 35,212 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 31,947 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 ONT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ONT, 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 ONT registered?

CX53 ONT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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The MOT history for CX53 ONT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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