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CE03 XGM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

130,172 mi
Last recorded130,172 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 XGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 130,172 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2021 130,172 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2020 124,808 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 113,562 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 11,067 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 108,702 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 106,647 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

advise exhaust system corroded

advise suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2016 106,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

advise exhaust system corroded

advise suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 106,205 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear both tyres cracking in side walls

Fail 17 Mar 2015 106,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear both tyres cracking in side walls

Pass 2 Apr 2014 105,389 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 105,240 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 105,240 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 99,526 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 88,912 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 88,909 miles

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

Oil leak

under body plastic cover fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2010 74,048 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 66,801 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 59,809 miles

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

all underside covered in plastic covers unable to view certain components ie: engine area"s & floors!

Fail 3 Mar 2008 59,800 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

all underside covered in plastic covers unable to view certain components ie: engine area"s & floors!

Pass 8 Mar 2007 52,562 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 52,562 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 41,680 miles

advise o/s/f tyre inner & outer edges wearing

advise slight play in track rod n/s/f

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 XGM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XGM, 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 XGM registered?

CE03 XGM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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