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CF03 HWX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

231,323 mi
Last recorded231,323 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 HWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2017 231,323 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust up (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 213,233 miles

child seat cover fitted

indictor switcher slightly insecure oil leak

Fail 19 May 2015 123,971 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 123,971 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 116,147 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 23 May 2014 116,147 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 108,065 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 108,064 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 98,501 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 98,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 89,635 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 82,210 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 82,210 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 71,105 miles

ESP LIGHT ON DASH AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 13 May 2009 71,105 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2008 59,005 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 16,537 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 33,623 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 HWX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HWX, 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 HWX registered?

CF03 HWX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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