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DE03 XWS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,419 mi
Last recorded140,419 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 XWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 140,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 139,397 miles

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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 135,295 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 128,356 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 120,868 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 113,193 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 109,602 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 107,166 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 103,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 96,316 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 96,312 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 87,941 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

advise both rear tyres,tread wearing low

advise front brake discs worn-lipped

advise off side front tyre,tread wearing low

Fail 10 Apr 2013 87,655 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 82,140 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 82,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 75,930 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 62,714 miles

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

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 14 Apr 2009 50,497 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 42,525 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 42,479 miles

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

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

Pass 30 Oct 2006 29,417 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 25,853 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 XWS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XWS, 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 XWS registered?

DE03 XWS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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