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CU03 OYK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,856 mi
Last recorded101,856 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 OYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 101,856 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 100,961 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 94,030 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 94,030 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Bothsides (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 85,284 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 85,284 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 72,317 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 65,326 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 65,326 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 52,973 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 52,964 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,539 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 35,061 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front & nearside rear tyre treads have cuts

Pass 21 Apr 2009 29,863 miles

handbrake performance slightly low

Fail 21 Apr 2009 29,856 miles

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

handbrake performance slightly low

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

Pass 22 Apr 2008 24,758 miles

nearside rear tyre tread outer edge worn to 2mm

Pass 19 Apr 2007 19,986 miles

nearside front tyre sidewalls cracking and tread wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre sidewalls cracking and tread worn to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2006 15,082 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn to legal limit-1.6mm

offside rear tyre tread worn low-2mm

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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CU03 OYK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CU03 OYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CU03 OYK?

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What year was CU03 OYK registered?

CU03 OYK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is CU03 OYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU03 OYK shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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