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CF03 KOA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,344 mi
Last recorded137,344 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 KOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 137,344 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 129,642 miles

Cover panels fitted to underside of vehicle preventing inspection of some brake pipes.

Fail 14 Jul 2025 129,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cover panels fitted to underside of vehicle preventing inspection of some brake pipes.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 121,505 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 110,385 miles

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever sticking (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 110,289 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever sticking (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 103,696 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 90,079 miles

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play in suspension bushes.

Pass 18 Jul 2020 76,645 miles

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 76,639 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 64,020 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 545,517 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 54,517 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2017 42,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 39,281 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 39,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 30,968 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 30,968 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 30,962 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear child seats fitted

engine covers fitted

excessive oil leak

items removed from drivers view prior to test

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 30,090 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 29,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 28,420 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2012 27,591 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 26,582 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 25,200 miles

o/s/f alloy wheel damaged inner rim

Pass 7 Apr 2009 23,924 miles

front brakes not visable due to plastic covers

nsf inner tyre sidewall cut

nsr tyre outer sidewall damage

rear pads not visable

slight damage osf inner rim

Pass 4 Apr 2008 23,754 miles

unable to check condition of both outer front discs and pads due to brake disc covers fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2008 23,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to check condition of both outer front discs and pads due to brake disc covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2007 22,831 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 19,201 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 KOA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KOA, 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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CF03 KOA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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