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CT03 SCX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,502 mi
Last recorded107,502 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT03 SCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 107,502 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 107,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 99,346 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension/steering/axle slight rear brake pipe + Bushes worn (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering slight tight

Fail 3 Jun 2019 99,346 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension/steering/axle slight rear brake pipe + Bushes worn (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering slight tight

Pass 6 Jun 2018 95,037 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 89,298 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 89,294 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 82,974 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 78,320 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 78,319 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Apr 2014 74,587 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 69,680 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 64,775 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 64,774 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 55,761 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 48,472 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 40,232 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 31,865 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 26,219 miles

park brake needs adjusting

Pass 22 Jun 2006 18,041 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 SCX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SCX, 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 SCX registered?

CT03 SCX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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