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CB53 BUS

2003 Mercedes Unknown

Red Diesel 6370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

752,212 mi
Last recorded752,212 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Unknown144,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB53 BUS
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,370cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2025 752,212 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti-roll bar mount - marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & offside rear outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to nearside & offside chassis/box section area's

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch area's (suspension air-bag mount)

moisture at nearside rear axle

nearside rear box section damaged/corroding

offside box section/chassis area's holed (double skinned)

rear suspension air-bags are perishing

Pass 16 May 2024 751,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn & offside front - compression strut bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to chassis & out-rigger area's

Fail 16 May 2024 751,985 miles

Emergency exit door does not latch securely closed (9.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn & offside front - compression strut bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to chassis & out-rigger area's

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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CB53 BUS is a 2003 Mercedes Unknown in Red with a 6,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 144,358 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CB53 BUS registered?

CB53 BUS is a 2003 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is CB53 BUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CB53 BUS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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