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900 ESX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

358,406 mi
Last recorded358,406 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration900 ESX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 358,406 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 325,939 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 277,631 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 224,992 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 154,463 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 129,886 miles

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

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

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

general under body wear

Pass 7 Jun 2017 125,417 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 119,880 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Jun 2015 110,862 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 110,881 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 103,211 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 93,123 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 84,631 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 76,077 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 66,428 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 66,246 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2009 56,790 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 56,591 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 48,249 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 39,007 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 29,667 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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900 ESX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 900 ESX, 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 900 ESX registered?

900 ESX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is 900 ESX safe to buy?

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