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CX53 VCT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,501 mi
Last recorded92,501 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 92,501 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 91,830 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 91,225 miles

both front castor arm bushes perished

rear discs corrded

Fail 24 Mar 2014 91,225 miles

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

both front castor arm bushes perished

rear discs corrded

Fail 15 Apr 2013 89,774 miles

Chip in Zone B of screen, covered by sticker.

Front no.plate delaminating

Nearside front tyre sidewall perishing

Parking brake requires adjustment

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 89,774 miles

Chip in Zone B of screen, covered by sticker.

Front no.plate delaminating

Nearside front tyre sidewall perishing

Parking brake requires adjustment

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 88,163 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 86,760 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 85,259 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 83,456 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 81,967 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 72,385 miles

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

osf seat belt frayed

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 VCT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VCT, 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 VCT registered?

CX53 VCT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is CX53 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 VCT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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