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CX03 HTL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,877 mi
Last recorded115,877 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 HTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 115,877 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower areas corroded slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2017 97,894 miles

Oil leak ()

Rusty underneath

Pass 19 Oct 2016 97,017 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 92,770 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 92,593 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 87,077 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 82,126 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight oil leak from automatic gearbox

Pass 11 Apr 2012 76,809 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2011 59,065 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 48,049 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 48,049 miles

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

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 44,007 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 44,007 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 30,843 miles

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 16 Jun 2007 20,015 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 11,139 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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CX03 HTL 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 81.3%.

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 CX03 HTL, 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 CX03 HTL registered?

CX03 HTL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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