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CP03 LUD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,316 mi
Last recorded122,316 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 LUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 122,316 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 20 Feb 2016 105,264 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 89,494 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 81,390 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 75,964 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 75,964 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 69,468 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 60,807 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 60,805 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 May 2010 56,208 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 49,074 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 49,074 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 42,898 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 35,552 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 26,794 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 LUD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CP03 LUD, 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 LUD registered?

CP03 LUD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is CP03 LUD safe to buy?

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