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CK03 OTB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

76,747 mi
Last recorded76,747 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 OTB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 76,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 65,809 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 50,435 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 50,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 32,572 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 32,095 miles

plastic covers on sills and floor i cannot see to test

Pass 24 Jul 2017 31,092 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 31,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 30,061 miles

Nearside Front cut in tyre tread not deep

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

pre heat light on dash

Fail 13 Jul 2016 30,008 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front air filter lose on engine

Front pre heat light on dash

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 28,510 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 27,286 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 25,867 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 29 Jun 2012 23,915 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 20,984 miles

cannot see under side of car ,covered by plastic under tray

Pass 27 Jul 2010 17,911 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 14,632 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 13,795 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 12,778 miles

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)

Parking brake travel excessive though passable at this time

Pass 7 Jul 2006 10,042 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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CK03 OTB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OTB, 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 OTB registered?

CK03 OTB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for CK03 OTB shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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