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DE03 XUT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,573 mi
Last recorded68,573 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 68,573 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 61,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2010 54,872 miles

Child seat fitted unable to fully check nearside rear seatbelt

Child seat fitted unable to fully check offside rear satbelt

Exhaust tailpipe mounting very corroded still secure

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

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

Slight oil leak from auto transmission pilot bushing

Slight surface corrosion beginning to appear around rear subframe, roll bar area

Fail 7 Jun 2010 54,869 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted unable to fully check nearside rear seatbelt

Child seat fitted unable to fully check offside rear satbelt

Exhaust tailpipe mounting very corroded still secure

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

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

Slight oil leak from auto transmission pilot bushing

Pass 5 Jun 2009 44,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside and offside castor arms bushes are worn and splitting

Oil leak

Underguards fitted limiting inspection

Fail 5 Jun 2009 44,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside and offside castor arms bushes are worn and splitting

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Underguards fitted limiting inspection

Pass 11 Jun 2008 36,230 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 27,016 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 21,055 miles

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

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 XUT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XUT, 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 XUT registered?

DE03 XUT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is DE03 XUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 XUT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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