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E7 KED

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,594 mi
Last recorded81,594 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 KED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 81,594 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2026 81,584 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated foot brake (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 79,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 78,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 77,429 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 76,340 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 75,171 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 74,526 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 73,297 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 73,287 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hand brake low reading may require adjustment or repair

Pass 9 May 2018 72,603 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 72,046 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 71,217 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 70,754 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

exhaust rear bracket broken

plastic covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 8 Dec 2015 70,754 miles

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

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

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

exhaust rear bracket broken

plastic covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 68,663 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 68,663 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 66,176 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 66,176 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 64,138 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 57,664 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 17 Mar 2010 54,153 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 50,380 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 40,390 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 34,406 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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E7 KED 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 E7 KED, 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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E7 KED is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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