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CK03 NSZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,710 mi
Last recorded147,710 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 NSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 147,710 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 145,726 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 144,025 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 144,025 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint track control arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 142,410 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 142,410 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 140,745 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 128,878 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear disc brakes rusted

Pass 20 Feb 2012 125,498 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 125,464 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 120,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2010 113,222 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 93,721 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 76,193 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 76,161 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 39,955 miles

front number plate deterioating

nearside front tyre very low on outside edge

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 NSZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CK03 NSZ, 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 CK03 NSZ registered?

CK03 NSZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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