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CE03 SXW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,516 mi
Last recorded115,516 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 SXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 115,516 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 27 Apr 2017 115,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 107,853 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 107,844 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter damaged (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint drop link ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear metal exhaust mounting broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper blades slightly smear the screen

Pass 5 Sep 2011 104,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine light on

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate

centre/rear exhaust hanger has broken off, but not affecting its security

Pass 4 Sep 2010 99,529 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

SRS light on

brake wear light on

n/s/f jacking point damaged

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2010 99,456 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

SRS light on

brake wear light on

n/s/f jacking point damaged

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2009 89,625 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f jacking point damaged

Pass 28 May 2008 83,113 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 27 May 2008 83,097 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 8 May 2007 65,807 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 58,972 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 SXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SXW, 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 SXW registered?

CE03 SXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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