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CP03 XLZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

303,906 mi
Last recorded303,906 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 XLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 303,906 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 286,206 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 270,362 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 253,890 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 253,886 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 241,021 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 240,657 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear s/absorbers weak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 219,636 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 204,965 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 204,027 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 189,438 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 171,409 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 171,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 151,262 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 150,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 128,681 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 128,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 109,220 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 91,688 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 88,453 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 75,217 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 75,217 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Onboard computer messaging that brake pads/discs are low. This is not the case as visual inspection shows

Pass 18 Jul 2008 65,625 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 65,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

tail light working on substitute lamp

Pass 3 Sep 2007 56,469 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 42,438 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 42,366 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XLZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XLZ, 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 XLZ registered?

CP03 XLZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is CP03 XLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP03 XLZ shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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