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CN03 YWY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,936 mi
Last recorded93,936 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 YWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 93,936 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 81,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill & engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of those areas

Fail 26 Feb 2020 81,693 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure and rear box missing well in boot (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill & engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of those areas

Pass 3 Dec 2018 81,658 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine light is on

Fail 28 Nov 2018 81,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine light is on

Pass 28 Dec 2017 67,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 23 Dec 2017 67,306 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 54,493 miles

engine + under covers fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2016 54,489 miles

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

engine + under covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2015 49,920 miles

n/s & o/s front lower track control arms (forward of wheels) inner bushes split & perrished

Pass 4 Dec 2014 46,911 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 42,429 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 38,234 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 34,459 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 29,766 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 26,163 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 22,107 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 19,617 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 17,181 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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CN03 YWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CN03 YWY, 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 CN03 YWY registered?

CN03 YWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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