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DE03 EXP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

215,666 mi
Last recorded215,666 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 EXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 215,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 215,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 209,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2019 209,722 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2019 209,667 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.8 reading 2.28 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver fitted n/s (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sidelight 50% only working both sides

Pass 22 May 2018 205,298 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 205,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 198,085 miles

Both headlamp lenses discolored

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 May 2017 198,085 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (rear) (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both headlamp lenses discolored

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 185,549 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f & o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 185,549 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush N/S/R & O/S/R (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f & o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 176,599 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 176,494 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise brake pad warning light on

Pass 19 Mar 2014 169,846 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 166,197 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 157,940 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 157,931 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 148,023 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 148,007 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 13,208 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 113,904 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 102,246 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 89,995 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 89,961 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre on 2m on outer edge

Pass 3 Apr 2006 68,703 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 EXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EXP, 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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DE03 EXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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