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CN03 YXZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,143 mi
Last recorded119,143 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 YXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 119,143 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 119,143 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 111,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 111,684 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 106,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 102,497 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 98,358 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 94,649 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 91,188 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 91,155 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 86,723 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 78,732 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 78,732 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 66,013 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 65,717 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 53,720 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 53,720 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 42,317 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 YXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CN03 YXZ, 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 YXZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for CN03 YXZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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