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DE03 EXA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,745 mi
Last recorded109,745 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 EXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 109,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 105,160 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 105,160 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 162,872 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 162,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 144,871 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 144,871 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 132,851 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 132,851 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

pad sensor warning light is on

Pass 17 Jul 2008 110,781 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 106,431 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 78,278 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 78,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DE03 EXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DE03 EXA, 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 DE03 EXA registered?

DE03 EXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 April 2003.

Is DE03 EXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 EXA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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