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CE03 EVF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,705 mi
Last recorded139,705 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 EVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 139,705 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

blow on middle exhaust and clamp splitting

glow plug light was on during test

Fail 15 Jun 2019 139,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

blow on middle exhaust and clamp splitting

glow plug light was on during test

Pass 6 Jun 2018 119,069 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 118,897 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (to brake hose). (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 100,078 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both wearing on outside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 100,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both wearing on outside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 88,432 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 72,354 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 72,348 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 68,125 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 64,847 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 60,984 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 57,135 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 53,315 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 49,699 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 45,433 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 45,433 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake fluid level low

n/s/r mud flap insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2007 37,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jun 2007 37,389 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2006 26,606 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 26,606 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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CE03 EVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CE03 EVF, 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 CE03 EVF registered?

CE03 EVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is CE03 EVF safe to buy?

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