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CA03 OGP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,335 mi
Last recorded111,335 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 OGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 111,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (back) lower arm's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 108,540 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 106,177 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 103,001 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 99,845 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 96,468 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 90,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f fog lamp insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2012 84,055 miles

exhaust hanger broken

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2011 76,654 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 76,649 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 69,652 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 60,794 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 60,736 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 53,123 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 53,060 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 45,254 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 32,696 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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CA03 OGP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CA03 OGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA03 OGP registered?

CA03 OGP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is CA03 OGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 OGP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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