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CX03 LBE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

157,547 mi
Last recorded157,547 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 LBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2021 157,547 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

undertrays blocking full inspection of some components

Pass 14 Sep 2020 179,692 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 179,692 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 143,078 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 worn on inside of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x 2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

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

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

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play x 2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake servo pipe slightly worn

coolant low

exhaust heat shield loose

plastic covers under neath vehicle

rear bumper damage

Fail 5 Sep 2019 143,078 miles

Bumper insecure + N/S/F inner arch (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn x 2 lower rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x 2 lower front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 worn on inside of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x 2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

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

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

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play x 2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake servo pipe slightly worn

coolant low

exhaust heat shield loose

plastic covers under neath vehicle

rear bumper damage

Pass 30 Aug 2018 136,194 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general all over suspension corrosion starting

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Fail 29 Aug 2018 136,194 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general all over suspension corrosion starting

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 8 Sep 2017 129,078 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear and near side front back plates starting to corrode

damage to near side front inner wheel arch front and back of wheel

plastic covers fitted top and bottom restricting full visual inspection

Fail 29 Aug 2017 129,078 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened and lower (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened and lower (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear and near side front back plates starting to corrode

damage to near side front inner wheel arch front and back of wheel

plastic covers fitted top and bottom restricting full visual inspection

Pass 25 Aug 2016 121,197 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rusty raer suspension arms

rusty rear subframe

Fail 23 Aug 2016 121,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rusty raer suspension arms

rusty rear subframe

Pass 7 Aug 2015 116,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2015 116,000 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 110,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2014 110,282 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 105,475 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake light on

Pass 17 Mar 2012 100,001 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 94,177 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 27 Mar 2010 75,877 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 68,039 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 60,318 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 51,581 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 38,902 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 LBE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CX03 LBE, 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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CX03 LBE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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