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CP03 LVL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

171,265 mi
Last recorded171,265 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 LVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 171,265 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S FRONT DROP LINK. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S FRONT INNER D BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S AND O/S REAR. FROM FLEX TO MAIN PIPE. (1.1.11 (c))

O/S AND N/S REAR PADS NOT VISIBLE.

Fail 28 Jul 2020 171,250 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S FRONT. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S FRONT DROP LINK. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S FRONT INNER D BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S AND O/S REAR. FROM FLEX TO MAIN PIPE. (1.1.11 (c))

O/S AND N/S REAR PADS NOT VISIBLE.

Fail 17 Apr 2019 171,246 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.02 limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% pulling to offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated brake will not stay applied & brake release handle detached from dashboard (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 166,305 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn outer edge

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 166,304 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn outer edge

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 164,798 miles

ESP Fault light on dash

Nearside Front Rear seat back off ( sharp edges )

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 Feb 2016 162,943 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 159,883 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 159,883 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 153,134 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 153,134 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 141,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 121,043 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 121,013 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 113,220 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 113,219 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 103,927 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 89,705 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 29 May 2008 80,715 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2008 80,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 60,184 miles

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

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

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 LVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 LVL, 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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CP03 LVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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