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CX03 YDM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,719 mi
Last recorded125,719 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 125,719 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 15 Jan 2018 113,349 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside (2.4.A.3)

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 5 Jan 2017 102,132 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 11 Jan 2016 96,007 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 96,007 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 90,893 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 84,017 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 84,017 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 78,412 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 73,342 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 68,446 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 63,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 59,844 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 59,801 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 50,968 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 39,575 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)

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 YDM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX03 YDM registered?

CX03 YDM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is CX03 YDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX03 YDM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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