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CK03 JRZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

134,416 mi
Last recorded134,416 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 JRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 134,416 miles

Offside Front Side repeater Lens Cover Slightly Broken

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 134,416 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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

Offside Front Side repeater Lens Cover Slightly Broken

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 128,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Side repeater Lens Cover Slightly Broken

Fail 22 Oct 2020 128,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Side repeater Lens Cover Slightly Broken

Pass 1 Nov 2019 124,107 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 124,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 113,777 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 113,777 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 112,816 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 111,758 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Unable to see brake fluid level.

Pass 6 Nov 2015 110,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 108,054 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 105,037 miles

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

exhaust hanger snaped

Pass 26 Oct 2012 102,393 miles

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

has cracks on outter wall o/s/r

Pass 4 Nov 2011 99,439 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 96,661 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 96,661 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 May 2010 92,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 92,280 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 78,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate.

Fail 21 Apr 2009 78,429 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate.

Fail 16 Apr 2008 65,650 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre starting to wear outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2008 65,650 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear outer edge

Pass 3 May 2007 51,210 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 36,676 miles

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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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CK03 JRZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CK03 JRZ, 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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CK03 JRZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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