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CS03 JUL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,107 mi
Last recorded119,107 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS03 JUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 119,107 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 119,107 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 107,355 miles

all rear brake pipes corroded

emissions just in limits

engine emits black smoke

Pass 11 Aug 2014 102,352 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 102,303 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 97,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight binding on N/S/R parking brake

Pass 29 Aug 2013 97,991 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)

slight binding on N/S/R parking brake

Pass 1 Sep 2012 93,300 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 88,930 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 83,532 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 74,340 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 67,029 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 62,949 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 58,274 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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CS03 JUL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CS03 JUL, 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 CS03 JUL registered?

CS03 JUL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is CS03 JUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CS03 JUL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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