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CSZ 4964

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,848 mi
Last recorded144,848 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSZ 4964
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 144,848 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 30 Jan 2019 144,745 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 139,301 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 130,583 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 121,001 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 121,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 108,982 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 96,750 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 96,750 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 86,992 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on outer shoulders

Pass 9 Jan 2012 78,567 miles

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

bonnet release handle missing

centre exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure

slight damage to offside wing mirror

undertray fitted limiting inspection

Pass 18 Jan 2011 70,793 miles

undertray fitted limiting inspection

Fail 13 Jan 2011 70,774 miles

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

undertray fitted limiting inspection

Pass 19 Jan 2010 65,098 miles

undertray fitted limiting inspection

Pass 12 Jan 2009 56,635 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 56,637 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 49,768 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 43,302 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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CSZ 4964 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CSZ 4964, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CSZ 4964 registered?

CSZ 4964 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is CSZ 4964 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSZ 4964 shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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