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CK03 NUA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,746 mi
Last recorded123,746 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 123,746 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 119,783 miles

corrosion:- both front to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 12 Sep 2015 119,602 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too low 0.88 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 4.0% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 4.85% (7.3.D.4)

Hydrocarbons on limit [200ppm] after 2nd fast idle test

corrosion:- both front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 6 Sep 2014 115,590 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 115,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 111,463 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 110,807 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 105,942 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

warning lights on dash indicating faults

Pass 18 Aug 2011 101,593 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 88,966 miles

wiper smear = recommend blades.

Fail 13 Apr 2010 88,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

wiper smear = recommend blades.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 76,137 miles

n/s/f fog lamp insucure

Pass 15 Apr 2008 63,940 miles

Minor Oil leak under vehicle, suspect Gearbox.

N/S/F tyre has partial damage to the sidewall. Not exposing cord-Not considered dangerous

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Park brake pedal has little or no reserve travel, RBT efficiency results ok.

Rear registration plate is faded slight deterioration.

Fail 15 Apr 2008 63,940 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Minor Oil leak under vehicle, suspect Gearbox.

N/S/F tyre has partial damage to the sidewall. Not exposing cord-Not considered dangerous

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

No audible/ratchet noise from park brake.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Park brake pedal has little or no reserve travel, RBT efficiency results ok.

Rear registration plate is faded slight deterioration.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 50,778 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 37,599 miles

all 4 tyres close to legal limit.

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 NUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 NUA, 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 NUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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