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CF03 RKY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,066 mi
Last recorded76,066 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 76,066 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 68,001 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 66,279 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 64,788 miles

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

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

Offside 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 Edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2021 59,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 58,055 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 55,870 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 53,635 miles

Corrosion to centre exhaust section

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 53,635 miles

Corrosion to centre exhaust section

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 50,319 miles

Central Rear exhaust mounting missing but exhaust adequately supported

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 46,488 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 46,488 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 29 May 2015 42,693 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 42,693 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 39,197 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 34,516 miles

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

Rear number plate discoloured

Fail 3 Jun 2013 34,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear number plate discoloured

Pass 23 Nov 2011 28,035 miles

Rear number plate discoloured

Pass 15 Nov 2010 24,649 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 24,649 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 21,017 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 18,177 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 15,418 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 12,342 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 11,190 miles

slight discolouration to rear number plate

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 RKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RKY, 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 RKY registered?

CF03 RKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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