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CX03 KZE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,989 mi
Last recorded76,989 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 KZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 76,989 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner face side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

ESP showing on display but no warning light emitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear under side of vehicle covered in material

centre exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2020 73,051 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 72,452 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 70,950 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 69,056 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 66,432 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 63,511 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 59,116 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 55,412 miles

oversills and undertrays restricting full inspection

Fail 17 May 2013 55,405 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2012 50,953 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 46,116 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 46,102 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 41,891 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 37,758 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 32,073 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 32,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 25,508 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 19,439 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 19,436 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 KZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KZE, 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 KZE registered?

CX03 KZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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