MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,333 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
all rear suspension components corroded
surface corrosion on various metal brake pipes
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
all rear suspension components corroded
surface corrosion on various metal brake pipes
Brake pipe slightly corroded two metal brake pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silenser box (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear anti roll bar nearside rubber d bush slightly worn
Brake pipe slightly corroded two metal brake pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silenser box (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear anti roll bar nearside rubber d bush slightly worn
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front upper ball joint botts in such a condition to let in water & dirt. ( a testing requirement for 2012)
parking brake binding
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front upper ball joint botts in such a condition to let in water & dirt. ( a testing requirement for 2012)
parking brake binding
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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CX53 OPW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 OPW, 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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CX53 OPW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2003.
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