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CF03 OOW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,971 mi
Last recorded82,971 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 82,971 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 82,971 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam O/S,N/S (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 79,393 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 79,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S,N/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 75,049 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 73,998 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 72,495 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 69,461 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 66,718 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 62,085 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

nearside rear child seat fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2012 62,085 miles

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

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

nearside rear child seat fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2011 52,213 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 52,213 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 50,667 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 50,667 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 48,123 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 46,158 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 15,897 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 33,587 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 OOW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 OOW, 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 OOW registered?

CF03 OOW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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