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CV03 ONW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,333 mi
Last recorded141,333 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 ONW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 141,333 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components coroded

Pass 11 Sep 2024 140,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 138,106 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 134,669 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 130,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 128,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 123,824 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 114,911 miles

all rear underbody newly undersealed

Pass 4 May 2017 106,303 miles

Indicator/wiper stalk cluster loose

Fail 21 Apr 2017 106,295 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Indicator/wiper stalk cluster loose

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 96,232 miles

rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2015 85,608 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 85,608 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 72,744 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 72,744 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 60,554 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 48,330 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 44,492 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 40,504 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 36,534 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 34,503 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2007 32,668 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 25,815 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 25,815 miles

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

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

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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CV03 ONW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CV03 ONW, 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 CV03 ONW registered?

CV03 ONW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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