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CF03 OOX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

121,131 mi
Last recorded121,131 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 121,131 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 118,378 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 118,378 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 118,288 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight blow in centre exhaust

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2023 118,287 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front 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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight blow in centre exhaust

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2022 116,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2021 113,179 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Park brake can benefit from adjustment

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 111,417 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 21 Oct 2019 109,229 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 20 Oct 2018 105,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 101,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 94,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 90,583 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 86,066 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 80,750 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 77,871 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 74,066 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 68,577 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 64,014 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 64,014 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 59,877 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 55,928 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 48,243 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 OOX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OOX, 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 OOX registered?

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

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