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CX03 YLG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,429 mi
Last recorded115,429 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 115,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear structure corroded slightly

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2020 115,429 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear structure corroded slightly

undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 101,121 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 78,543 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

rear arches corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2018 78,543 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

rear arches corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 67,593 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 64,692 miles

Offside Rear brake pads 3mm n/s/r pads 6 mm

all tyres perishing

Pass 7 Mar 2015 61,599 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 61,599 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 59,020 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 57,082 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 53,936 miles

N/S/F TYRE CRACKED SIDE WALL

O/S/F - BRAKE PAD/DISC POOR CONTACT OUTER AREA

Pass 28 Feb 2011 50,869 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 47,363 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 44,248 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 41,756 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 34,124 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 25,940 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 YLG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YLG, 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 YLG registered?

CX03 YLG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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