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CX03 YLE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,106 mi
Last recorded79,106 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 79,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 72,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 66,572 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 60,100 miles

Front Both suspension arm bushes slightly worn

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Fail 12 Mar 2019 60,100 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Both suspension arm bushes slightly worn

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 5 Mar 2018 59,676 miles

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

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 16 Mar 2017 56,846 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 15 Mar 2017 56,846 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 15 Mar 2016 55,135 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 15 Mar 2016 55,135 miles

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

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

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Mar 2015 52,272 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 49,484 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear discs slightly scored

Pass 15 Mar 2013 46,995 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 46,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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

strongly advise renewing front and rear tyres

Pass 16 Mar 2012 44,020 miles

both front tyres are staring to scrub outer edges

front discs worn

Fail 16 Mar 2012 44,020 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres are staring to scrub outer edges

front discs worn

Pass 2 Mar 2011 41,494 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Mar 2010 39,429 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 34,396 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 30,816 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 22,966 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 16,839 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 YLE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YLE, 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 YLE registered?

CX03 YLE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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