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C20 ODL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

124,798 mi
Last recorded124,798 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 ODL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 124,798 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 123,513 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 119,328 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 115,506 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 110,069 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible brake pipes Not possible to assess condition (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension bush/rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Dec 2020 105,405 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 100,030 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 100,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 87,678 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 87,677 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2017 71,104 miles

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

vehicle under body has been coated with under seal including brake pipes & other components

Fail 5 Dec 2017 71,103 miles

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

vehicle under body has been coated with under seal including brake pipes & other components

Pass 14 Dec 2016 57,610 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 54,875 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 54,239 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 50,559 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 46,849 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 41,078 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 35,835 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 35,813 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 35,813 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 24,126 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 28,578 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 23,567 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 23,567 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2007 17,562 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 17,562 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 12,262 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 12,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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C20 ODL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 C20 ODL, 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 C20 ODL registered?

C20 ODL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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