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CT51 CMT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,490 mi
Last recorded53,490 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT51 CMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 53,490 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 52,103 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 52,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 49,509 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 44,305 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 44,300 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 38,755 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 35,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 0.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 10 Nov 2020 35,744 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 0.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 21 Oct 2019 31,705 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 31,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 28,537 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 26,435 miles

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Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 22,704 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 17,311 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 14,649 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 12,564 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 11,975 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 11,163 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 11,163 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 10,136 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outter edge

Pass 18 Nov 2009 9,083 miles

N/S/F Tyre,uneven wear on outer edge of tyre

N/S/R Tyre has approx 3mm of tread left on tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2008 7,946 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 6,652 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 6,652 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2006 5,134 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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CT51 CMT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CT51 CMT, 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 CT51 CMT registered?

CT51 CMT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is CT51 CMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT51 CMT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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