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CF03 KEJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

177,898 mi
Last recorded177,898 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 KEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 177,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 169,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 164,049 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 159,028 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 158,017 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 152,451 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 145,743 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 140,269 miles

Central Front stop light not working

Pass 7 May 2016 132,592 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 124,160 miles

Indicator switch weak

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

Offside rear view mirror damaged.

Pass 6 May 2014 116,389 miles

Glow plug light on

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 108,748 miles

Nearside wiper blade starting to wear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre 2.3mm,,,,Nearside rear tyre 2.4mm

Fail 1 May 2013 108,738 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside wiper blade starting to wear

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre 2.3mm,,,,Nearside rear tyre 2.4mm

Pass 4 May 2012 101,322 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2011 92,963 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 81,880 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 73,530 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 73,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 62,392 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 51,910 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

Rear tyres low.

Fail 9 May 2007 51,910 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres low.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 43,052 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 KEJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CF03 KEJ, 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 KEJ registered?

CF03 KEJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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