MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,606 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower rear (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
195/65/15 X 4
2 X OUTER SILLS PLASTICS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
G/BOX OIL LEAK
NSF A/R/BAR DROP LINK-PODOT
NSR RECERSING LIGHT INOP
OSF BUMPER AREA INSECURE-PODOT
OSF DOOR RUBBER INSECURE
Oil leak
PIN HOLES EX SYSTEM-PODOT
SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
195/65/15 X 4
2 X OUTER SILLS PLASTICS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
G/BOX OIL LEAK
NSF A/R/BAR DROP LINK-PODOT
NSR RECERSING LIGHT INOP
OSF BUMPER AREA INSECURE-PODOT
OSF DOOR RUBBER INSECURE
Oil leak
PIN HOLES EX SYSTEM-PODOT
SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
195/65/15 X 4
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ENG MAN ON DASH
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
NSF A/R/B/DROL LINK S/WEAR-PODOT
Oil leak
PIN HOLE EXHAUST-PODOT
R-TAX EXPIRES=30/11/13
SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
under body of vehicle has excessive oil from engine compartment
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
under body of vehicle has excessive oil from engine compartment
slite play in o/s/f track rod end
Oil leak
Oil leak
Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CA03 DDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 CA03 DDF, 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 CA03 DDF registered?
CA03 DDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2003.
Is CA03 DDF safe to buy?
The MOT history for CA03 DDF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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