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CE03 OKP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

176,744 mi
Last recorded176,744 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 OKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 176,744 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 160,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2014 160,283 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 146,974 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 146,947 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 140,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 12 Mar 2012 138,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 119,673 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 119,495 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 98,413 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 87,342 miles

advise both front tyre outer edges starting to wear close to centre 3/4 tread pattern at time of test ( not deemed excessive )

advise slight deteriation to rear numberplate at time of test ( still readable at set distance of 60ft / owner is advised to consider replacement )

Pass 21 Mar 2008 77,746 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 77,691 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 63,882 miles

advise nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges at time of test ( not into centre 3/4 tread pattern )

Pass 27 Mar 2006 50,329 miles

advise rear pad check AT TIME OF TEST

advise unable to inspect engine bay due to engine covers fitted top and bottom ( full sheath )

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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CE03 OKP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CE03 OKP, 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 CE03 OKP registered?

CE03 OKP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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