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CF03 WVS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,774 mi
Last recorded94,774 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 WVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 94,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Torsion Bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Torsion Bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 91,382 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTTER EDGE

Fail 13 Apr 2019 91,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTTER EDGE

Pass 14 Apr 2018 86,080 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 79,872 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wearing on outter edge

Fail 15 Apr 2017 79,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wearing on outter edge

Pass 21 Mar 2016 74,340 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 74,340 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 69,492 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2014 65,644 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 60,554 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 56,041 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 50,780 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 50,771 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 44,669 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 44,612 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 39,171 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 33,695 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 26,872 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 18,398 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 18,398 miles

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

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 WVS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WVS, 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 WVS registered?

CF03 WVS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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