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CP03 XMC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,011 mi
Last recorded110,011 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 XMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 110,011 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 98,164 miles

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

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

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

oil leak.

Fail 16 Oct 2015 98,164 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

oil leak.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 91,783 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 91,783 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 80,776 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 80,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 70,622 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 70,622 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 60,618 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 60,618 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 57,660 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 57,660 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 43,757 miles

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

left/right under tray front/rear under tray

Pass 4 Aug 2008 36,889 miles

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

adv dampness on g/box

Pass 12 Jul 2007 31,686 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 25,962 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 XMC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XMC, 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 XMC registered?

CP03 XMC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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