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CT03 RZZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,632 mi
Last recorded115,632 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT03 RZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 115,632 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 115,632 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 110,848 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 110,848 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 103,813 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 103,813 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 95,470 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 87,555 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 79,296 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 79,296 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 73,533 miles

NSR tyre has 2mm tread depth

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 73,533 miles

NSR tyre has 2mm tread depth

Pass 9 Mar 2010 65,184 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 65,182 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 59,299 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 54,004 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 54,004 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 45,201 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 45,201 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 33,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 RZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RZZ, 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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CT03 RZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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