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CX53 ORT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

167,895 mi
Last recorded167,895 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 167,895 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2021 167,893 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated ns/os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear sub frame correded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 21 May 2020 161,037 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Rear Undercarriage and subframe slight corrosion but not excessive

Pass 23 Jan 2019 157,841 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear undercarridge and subframe corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2018 153,992 miles

both sides rear brake hoses deteriorated

unable to fully inspect rear coil springs

undertrays and sill covers fitted

windscreen chipped

Fail 26 Jan 2018 153,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

undertrays and sill covers fitted

windscreen chipped

both sides rear brake hoses deteriorated

unable to fully inspect rear coil springs

Pass 28 Jan 2017 148,249 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Registration lamp dull but still illuminates no. plate

Rear Rear sub frame and suspension arms are rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2016 128,562 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

discs worn

sill covers

Fail 4 Feb 2016 128,562 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

discs worn

sill covers

Pass 2 Oct 2014 112,832 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 104,479 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 95,186 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 86,231 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 86,231 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 78,340 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 66,888 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 56,993 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 48,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 33,976 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 ORT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ORT, 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 ORT registered?

CX53 ORT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is CX53 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 ORT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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