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CK03 WSX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

212,532 mi
Last recorded212,532 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 WSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 212,532 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 212,489 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working 0/s & n/s (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached link rod (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front plastic valance broken

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 204,434 miles

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

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

under body trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2019 194,757 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2018 182,472 miles

factory fitted full under-trays and covers

Pass 21 Mar 2017 167,893 miles

engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear 2 mounts rusted off rear box and pipe

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

drivers washer jet only one side works

full under-trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 155,833 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 144,708 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 134,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 134,009 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Mar 2013 125,438 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 125,438 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 113,666 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 96,342 miles

both rear tyres are starting to wear

n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 74,206 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 74,206 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 19 Aug 2008 40,019 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 34,944 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 34,944 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 25,921 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 WSX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WSX, 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 WSX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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