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30 PE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,937 mi
Last recorded80,937 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration30 PE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 80,937 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 73,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 65,921 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 58,292 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 58,290 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 50,670 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 50,668 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 42,250 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 37,219 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 37,217 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.30 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 36,324 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 36,320 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 35,278 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 34,161 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 33,006 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 31,534 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 31,534 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 29,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 28,288 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 26,724 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 24,920 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 23,440 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 21,960 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 20,331 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 17,451 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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30 PE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 30 PE, 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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30 PE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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