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CX03 PXS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,463 mi
Last recorded82,463 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 PXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 82,463 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 82,463 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 74,997 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2014 63,054 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2014 63,054 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 57,664 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 57,664 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 52,385 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2012 52,385 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2011 46,633 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 46,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 40,520 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 35,511 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)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 25,855 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 22,980 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 18,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 13,437 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 PXS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PXS, 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 PXS registered?

CX03 PXS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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