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DE03 EXG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,644 mi
Last recorded103,644 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 EXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 103,644 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 102,285 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 99,983 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 96,811 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 93,699 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 93,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 91,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 90,239 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 90,239 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 87,375 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 85,484 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 84,318 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 84,293 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 82,151 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 77,559 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 70,998 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 64,519 miles

both mirror indicator lenses cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2011 56,266 miles

both mirror indicator lenses cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2010 49,202 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 49,108 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2009 43,286 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 43,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 May 2008 37,453 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,867 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 33,696 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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DE03 EXG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE03 EXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE03 EXG registered?

DE03 EXG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 April 2003.

Is DE03 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 EXG shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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