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CX03 PZM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,289 mi
Last recorded88,289 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 88,289 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 88,288 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 81,890 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked on shoulder

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracked on shoulder

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

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

both rear flexible brake pipes slightly deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 76,839 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Mar 2016 76,839 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2015 70,542 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 62,462 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 62,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s front tyre outer sidewall cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2012 56,110 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 56,110 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 53,647 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 53,647 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 44,999 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 44,994 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 40,551 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 36,602 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 27,211 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)

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 PZM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PZM, 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 PZM registered?

CX03 PZM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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