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CX03 YDL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,258 mi
Last recorded128,258 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 YDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 128,258 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 128,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2019 123,587 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 116,216 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 116,216 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 110,593 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 110,593 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 96,587 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

underbody components corroded

underbody covers fitted limiting inspection

Fail 10 Feb 2016 96,583 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi too brake (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All hoses fitted (3.6.B.4e)

Factory fitted underbody covers fitted so inspection of underbody parts liminted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi too brake (3.6.B.2c)

Underbody components are corroded

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 94,163 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 90,940 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 86,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 82,626 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 74,000 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 63,356 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 53,899 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 53,899 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 45,256 miles

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

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 14 Jun 2006 33,043 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 YDL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YDL, 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 YDL registered?

CX03 YDL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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