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C20 RGR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,523 mi
Last recorded70,523 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 70,523 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 68,591 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 68,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2023 66,634 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 66,634 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front nail in tyre close to sidewall

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 64,082 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corodded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2021 59,320 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 59,320 miles

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

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 56,265 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 56,265 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 54,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 49,974 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 44,929 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 41,407 miles

exhayst brackets rusty

stone chip front screen

Pass 9 Dec 2015 37,141 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 32,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2014 32,327 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Possible - Slight play in Offside front wheel bearing (check on retest)

Sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 28,605 miles

sill covers fitted.

Both rear tyres cracking at sidewalls.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 25,438 miles

Covers fitted obscuring sills

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2012 25,437 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Covers fitted obscuring sills

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Nov 2011 22,110 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 18,740 miles

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 26 Nov 2009 13,967 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 11,888 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 10,496 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 9,309 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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C20 RGR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RGR, 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 RGR registered?

C20 RGR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is C20 RGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 RGR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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