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CK03 OTE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,491 mi
Last recorded130,491 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 OTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 130,491 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 200,548 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 112,577 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 105,568 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps misty

coolant level low

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall no cords showing at time of test

outer sill covers fitted unable to assess sills properly

Pass 7 Aug 2013 92,533 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 1 Aug 2013 92,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge to limit

Pass 1 Aug 2012 85,497 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 76,666 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 76,666 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 68,913 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 68,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

front brake discs excessivley worn

unable to check inside rear brake pads

Pass 5 Oct 2009 67,169 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 63,340 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 63,340 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

gear box/area oily advise

off side sill damaged advise

Pass 14 Apr 2007 54,975 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 54,975 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 44,806 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 OTE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OTE, 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 OTE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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