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CF03 KSE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,406 mi
Last recorded97,406 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 KSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 97,406 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in greace (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake could do with adjustment

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 97,406 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in greace (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits only just met limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits only just met limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake could do with adjustment

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 95,329 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 95,517 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 95,487 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 93,993 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 92,280 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 91,648 miles

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 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 88,518 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 88,288 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 82,478 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 77,230 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 77,226 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 73,506 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn

Fail 24 Jun 2014 69,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 69,606 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 65,990 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 61,811 miles

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)

nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 30 Jun 2011 58,389 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 58,389 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 52,838 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 44,495 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 44,491 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 38,089 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 32,244 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 24,246 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 KSE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KSE, 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 KSE registered?

CF03 KSE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is CF03 KSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF03 KSE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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