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CE03 RWF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,641 mi
Last recorded144,641 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 RWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 144,641 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall/tread shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 140,237 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise remedial repair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake discs corroding

headlamp beam images deteriating

rear chassis corroding

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2018 135,073 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

condition of front and rear suspension/ brake components (rusty) .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

nearside rear seat belt (slow retraction) .

under trays fitted .

Pass 9 Mar 2017 125,052 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

condition of nearside front seat belt (slow retraction) .

engine covers fitted .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

under trays fitted .

Pass 19 Feb 2016 116,388 miles

engine covers fitted .

general condition of suspension components (rusty)

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

under trays fitted .

Pass 19 Feb 2015 107,132 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2014 107,122 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

alloy wheels corroding

management light on

Fail 21 Oct 2014 106,835 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 100,616 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)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 100,616 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 10 Jul 2013 100,488 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 100,482 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine man lamp on

Pass 2 Aug 2012 95,577 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 88,238 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 88,238 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 88,247 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs close to wear limit

engine light on

Pass 27 Jul 2010 78,722 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 76,761 miles

Oil on underside, unable to see cause because of extensive undertrays.

Fail 20 Feb 2009 76,761 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil on underside, unable to see cause because of extensive undertrays.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 73,541 miles

all four tyres close to legal limit (tread)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 73,452 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 68,048 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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CE03 RWF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CE03 RWF, 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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CE03 RWF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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