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CT03 RCY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,926 mi
Last recorded100,926 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT03 RCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 100,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 97,246 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 97,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 92,420 miles

both headlamps misted

both rear tyres treads wearing close to legal limit

nearside and offside rear brake hoses starting to perish

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2017 89,019 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear suspension arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge of tread

both rear tyres wearing down low

Fail 5 May 2017 89,017 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear suspension arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge of tread

both rear tyres wearing down low

Pass 31 May 2016 84,360 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 May 2016 84,360 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2015 69,756 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 66,024 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front wipers slight worn.

n/s/f tyre slight cuts outer wall.

Pass 2 May 2013 61,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil around auto gearbox area

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2013 61,484 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil around auto gearbox area

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 57,905 miles

Gearbox oil leak/s

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Service light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 53,588 miles

Oil filler cap not sealing

Fail 26 Apr 2011 53,586 miles

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

Oil filler cap not sealing

Pass 14 May 2010 48,028 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 39,953 miles

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

slight wall damage to both front tyres

slight water damage to rear number plate

Fail 6 May 2009 39,938 miles

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

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

slight water damage to rear number plate

Pass 30 Apr 2008 32,761 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 25,928 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 20,468 miles

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

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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CT03 RCY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CT03 RCY, 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 CT03 RCY registered?

CT03 RCY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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