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CU03 WVW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,721 mi
Last recorded58,721 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 WVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 58,721 miles

Centre Exhaust Box Corroded

Engine Mil light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and Offside Front (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and Offside Rear (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 58,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Exhaust Box Corroded

Engine Mil light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and Offside Front (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and Offside Rear (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 58,606 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle,both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 54,083 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 54,083 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 47,024 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 42,551 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 42,528 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 38,961 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 33,560 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 26,144 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 19,793 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 11,913 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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CU03 WVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WVW, 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 CU03 WVW registered?

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

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The MOT history for CU03 WVW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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