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CU03 VWA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,716 mi
Last recorded91,716 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 VWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 91,716 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 84,977 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 84,970 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 82,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 76,788 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 71,881 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 71,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 68,456 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 68,456 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 65,045 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 60,893 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 54,527 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 48,441 miles

both front tyres on tread limit

front pads getting low

Pass 29 May 2007 38,814 miles

N/S/R Repeater lamp on N/S Mirror(Lamp damaged)which does not affwect operation

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

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

Fail 29 May 2007 38,814 miles

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

N/S/F Repeater lamp on N/S Mirror(Lamp damaged)which does not affect operation

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 28,849 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn bald on inner edges

near side front tyre side wall damaged

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 VWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VWA, 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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CU03 VWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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