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CW03 XDL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,791 mi
Last recorded103,791 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 XDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 103,791 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake pads getting low

bodywork damage to nsf area

brake pad low warning message displayed

front brake discs lipped/ worn

ns door mirror glass cracked

nsf tyre worn on edges

nsr lamp unit damaged not showing white light

nsr tyre worn on edges

slight oil leak around gearbox

Fail 30 Oct 2017 103,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Central Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake pads getting low

bodywork damage to nsf area

brake pad low warning message displayed

front brake discs lipped/ worn

ns door mirror glass cracked

nsf tyre worn on edges

nsr lamp unit damaged not showing white light

nsr tyre worn on edges

slight oil leak around gearbox

Pass 12 Feb 2016 70,108 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 58,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 52,351 miles

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Feb 2013 43,611 miles

auto box oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2012 35,135 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 27,670 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 25,484 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 23,084 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 20,595 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 18,247 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 15,337 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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CW03 XDL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CW03 XDL, 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 CW03 XDL registered?

CW03 XDL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is CW03 XDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW03 XDL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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