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CK03 VJJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,987 mi
Last recorded94,987 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2023 94,987 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 81,291 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 81,291 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 73,513 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight electrical fault rear (4.2.3 (c))

surface corrosion and undertrays underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Jul 2020 73,513 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight electrical fault rear (4.2.3 (c))

surface corrosion and undertrays underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Aug 2018 70,774 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 68,256 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 64,242 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 59,379 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 50,253 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2014 50,253 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 47,435 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2013 47,435 miles

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

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

Offside 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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 43,302 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 43,267 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 35,182 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 35,182 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 31,791 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 31,791 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2009 26,692 miles

slight play to nearside track rod end

Pass 29 May 2008 24,166 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 24,166 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 21,410 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 17,711 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 VJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VJJ, 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 VJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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