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CP03 AJU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,544 mi
Last recorded47,544 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 AJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2021 47,544 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 4.21% limit is 0.30% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 46,339 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point mounting missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm ( 1.6 limit ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Jacking point trim / sill cover damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 46,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Jacking point mounting missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm ( 1.6 limit ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Jacking point trim / sill cover damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 43,357 miles

Engine check light showing

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 May 2018 43,357 miles

Engine check light showing

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Apr 2017 38,951 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 38,951 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 35,461 miles

Nearside Front Side wall damage

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,164 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 32,164 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 27,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2014 27,351 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 23,009 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2013 23,008 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 19,306 miles

n/s/f tyre wall deteriorated.

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 5 May 2011 17,770 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2010 16,226 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 14,449 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 12,890 miles

boot lid stiff to open

oil leak gear box

Pass 17 May 2007 10,951 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2006 8,543 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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CP03 AJU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CP03 AJU, 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 CP03 AJU registered?

CP03 AJU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2003.

Is CP03 AJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP03 AJU shows 21 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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