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B15 EDG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

167,165 mi
Last recorded167,165 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 EDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 167,165 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 162,696 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2024 159,030 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Indicator switch faulty Only works manualy in on position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jul 2024 159,030 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Indicator switch faulty Only works manualy in on position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2023 150,422 miles

General body corroding all wheel arch areas

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Indicator switch faulty Not staying on automaticly (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Under bonnent diesel injector gases leaking at time test

Pass 8 Jul 2022 141,623 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 141,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 126,741 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 126,727 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both side rear brake pipes corroded badly (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 114,153 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 114,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 96,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 96,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 87,203 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2018 87,165 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Receiver faulty (5.2.5a)

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

Engine cover & under trays fitted

N/S/F Fog light NOT working

N/S/F Jacking point rubber missing

O/S Mirror glasses tint faulty

Pass 25 Apr 2017 79,507 miles

ALL 4 Tyres severely perished/splitting in tread area

Engine cover & under trays fitted

N/S/F Jacking point rubber missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer shoulders very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim On limit for MOT test (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On wear indicators + inner & outer edges very low/Bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer shoulders very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On wear indicators + inner & outer edges very low/Bald (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2016 69,239 miles

Both Rear Tyres Cracking

Engine Cover Fitted

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under Shield Fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2015 61,495 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2015 61,493 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 54,418 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 47,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front tyres worn on the outer edges

Pass 2 May 2012 41,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2011 41,063 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 37,183 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 37,183 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 24,625 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 22,690 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 21,218 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 18,366 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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B15 EDG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B15 EDG, 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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B15 EDG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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