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CE03 UYT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,870 mi
Last recorded131,870 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 UYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 131,870 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 129,806 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 128,335 miles

jacking bung missing offside front

Pass 3 Mar 2014 127,293 miles

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

jacking bung missing offside front

Fail 3 Mar 2014 127,293 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

jacking bung missing offside front

Fail 1 Feb 2014 127,235 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front under tray insecure.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 16 Feb 2013 118,443 miles

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

REAR CENTER SEAT BELT INCOMPLEAT.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 97,142 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 97,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 79,507 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 70,466 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 64,033 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 56,861 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 47,864 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 35,929 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 UYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UYT, 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 UYT registered?

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

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