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CK03 OTC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

162,897 mi
Last recorded162,897 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 162,897 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 153,407 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2021 145,030 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened multiple (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 143,131 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 143,131 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 128,957 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 100,840 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 100,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2016 84,922 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 84,922 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 72,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 52,011 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 52,011 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 47,897 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 47,897 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 42,566 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 37,568 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 30,394 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 24,107 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 18,624 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 14,799 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 OTC 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 76.2%.

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 OTC, 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 OTC registered?

CK03 OTC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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The MOT history for CK03 OTC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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