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CT03 RFK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,971 mi
Last recorded70,971 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT03 RFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 70,971 miles

both front tyres have impact damage to outter sidewalls

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 10 May 2012 66,783 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 8 May 2012 66,758 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 3 May 2011 61,796 miles

Deep cuts in both front tyres

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

Pass 12 May 2010 56,055 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 May 2010 56,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 May 2009 49,739 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2009 49,739 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 42,603 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 34,092 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 25,839 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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CT03 RFK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CT03 RFK, 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 RFK registered?

CT03 RFK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is CT03 RFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT03 RFK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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