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CF03 RKZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,724 mi
Last recorded94,724 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 94,724 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 94,459 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

Fail 20 May 2022 94,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

surface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

Pass 17 May 2021 94,002 miles

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

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

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

offside front disc backplate deterioated

surface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

Pass 20 May 2020 93,543 miles

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))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

offside front brake disc backplate deterioated

Pass 17 May 2019 92,660 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 16 May 2019 92,660 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 90,801 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 88,642 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

N/S/F wiper blade split but clearing screen

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

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

Fail 16 May 2017 88,642 miles

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

coil spring broken O/S/F & both rear (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

N/S/F wiper blade split but clearing screen

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 86,160 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 83,533 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 79,549 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 75,096 miles

surface corrosion to underside rear suspension components

Fail 20 May 2013 75,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads wearing low

surface corrosion to underside rear suspension components

Pass 15 May 2012 71,046 miles

front exhaust hanger not supporting exhaust

Fail 15 May 2012 71,046 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front exhaust hanger not supporting exhaust

Pass 16 May 2011 65,099 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 58,882 miles

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

front no.plate fading

Pass 12 May 2009 51,567 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 42,797 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 35,209 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 35,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 26,746 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 RKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RKZ, 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 RKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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