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WU03 CEY

2003 Mercedes-benz 310

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,997 mi
Last recorded101,997 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 310131,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 CEY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 101,997 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 94,053 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Oct 2024 94,053 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2023 91,324 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 89,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 88,815 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 88,815 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 87,899 miles

corrosion on front brake disc s

slight wear in steering rack end n/s

Fail 2 Sep 2020 87,892 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion on front brake disc s

slight wear in steering rack end n/s

Pass 14 May 2019 87,072 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 86,571 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 83,347 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 83,344 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 82,914 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes wear

Front brake discs wear

exhaust slight leak of gases

Pass 30 Apr 2015 74,192 miles

both side repeaters fading

exhaust center box

Fail 30 Apr 2015 74,192 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

both side repeaters fading

exhaust center box

Pass 1 Apr 2014 65,830 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 60,730 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 60,730 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 54,664 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 50,779 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 44,067 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 35,629 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 27,506 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 18,980 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 12,987 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 310?

Based on 12,640 MOT tests across 1,412 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
4,196
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 880
Brake pipe excessively corroded 640
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 624
Headlamp aim too low 576
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 510
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WU03 CEY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 310 in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 131,596 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 310 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 880 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU03 CEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 310 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU03 CEY registered?

WU03 CEY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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The MOT history for WU03 CEY shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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