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CF03 HTU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,337 mi
Last recorded174,337 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 HTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 174,337 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 174,337 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 165,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 155,592 miles

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

Offside mirror glass poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2013 155,592 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside mirror glass poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 148,403 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 138,532 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 138,532 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011
Fail 22 Jan 2011

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2009

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 123,781 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 5 Dec 2007 107,203 miles

unable to see pads

Pass 6 Dec 2006 91,702 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 91,702 miles

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

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread area

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 HTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CF03 HTU, 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 HTU registered?

CF03 HTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is CF03 HTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF03 HTU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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