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CK03 VJF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,132 mi
Last recorded136,132 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 VJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 136,132 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 131,079 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 131,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 127,172 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 123,006 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 115,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 101,029 miles

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

eml on

nearside front tyre worn low at edges

Fail 30 Aug 2012 101,029 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

eml on

nearside front tyre worn low at edges

Pass 2 Sep 2011 76,535 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 43,497 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 37,115 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 34,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 34,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 28,577 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front pads aprox 40% left

rear pads aprox half worn

Pass 5 May 2006 22,669 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 VJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VJF, 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 VJF registered?

CK03 VJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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