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CF03 HPV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,936 mi
Last recorded174,936 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 HPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 174,936 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 158,591 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 138,219 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 138,061 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 117,485 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both rear brake pipes corroded would recomened further investigation to be sure

Pass 15 Sep 2014 105,155 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 105,153 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 91,723 miles

boot area, outer sills & underside of car not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

rear metal brake pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 91,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

boot area, outer sills & underside of car not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge(poss close to cords)

rear metal brake pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 81,876 miles

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 14 Oct 2011 80,686 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 80,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 75,739 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 69,114 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 69,114 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 60,747 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 51,206 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 49,310 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2007 49,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 37,766 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 32,350 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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CF03 HPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 CF03 HPV, 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 CF03 HPV registered?

CF03 HPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is CF03 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF03 HPV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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