MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,265 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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.
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))
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)
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)
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)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
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)
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)
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)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was CP03 LVL registered?
CP03 LVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2003.
Is CP03 LVL safe to buy?
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