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CV03 ONX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

161,348 mi
Last recorded161,348 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 ONX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 161,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe /suspension rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2022 154,909 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 148,879 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend (0.1 (b))

engine light on

Fail 18 Jan 2021 148,874 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend (0.1 (b))

engine light on

Pass 9 Jan 2020 141,915 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 141,910 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 130,492 miles

engine light on

Fail 16 Jan 2019 130,484 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine light on

Pass 18 Jan 2018 117,231 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 117,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 102,878 miles

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

Nearside door mirror housing damaged

Fail 6 Jan 2017 102,873 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside door mirror housing damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2016 89,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

eml on

engine cover fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2016 89,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

eml on

engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2015 81,812 miles

EML light on

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2013 72,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 72,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 69,639 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 65,163 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 65,163 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 59,713 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 52,218 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 44,670 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 36,264 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 36,263 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Aug 2006 34,401 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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CV03 ONX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CV03 ONX, 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 ONX registered?

CV03 ONX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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The MOT history for CV03 ONX shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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