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CK03 WTC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

188,167 mi
Last recorded188,167 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 WTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 188,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 188,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 179,453 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

creaking on o/s rear suspension

front brake discs much smaller than originals

only 50% of front brake pads making contact with front discs due to discs being too small

Fail 14 Jun 2017 179,449 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

creaking on o/s rear suspension

front brake discs much smaller than originals

only 50% of front brake pads making contact with front discs due to discs being too small

Pass 27 Jun 2016 172,456 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2016 172,456 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 166,015 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s mirror glass deteriorated

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 18 Jun 2014 159,292 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

n/s rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 14 Jun 2013 151,484 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 151,484 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 142,318 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 132,267 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 125,354 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 125,340 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 118,008 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 110,761 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 97,343 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 73,048 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 WTC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 WTC, 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 WTC registered?

CK03 WTC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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