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C18 OMM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

33,428 mi
Last recorded33,428 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 OMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 33,428 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 32,136 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 32,136 miles

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

Rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 16 Jun 2025 32,131 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 30,863 miles

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

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

gearbox oil leak noted

Pass 6 Jun 2023 29,263 miles

Oil leak?

Fail 6 Jun 2023 29,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak?

Pass 13 Jun 2022 26,903 miles

slight gear oil leak noted

Pass 1 Jun 2021 23,423 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 21,661 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 20,901 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 19,551 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 18,749 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 17,734 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 16,509 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 15,457 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2014 15,457 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 13,841 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 11,962 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 9,483 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 8,225 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 7,145 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 5,904 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 4,533 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 3,179 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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C18 OMM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 C18 OMM, 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 C18 OMM registered?

C18 OMM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is C18 OMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 OMM shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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