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EF03 HDE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

100,924 mi
Last recorded100,924 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 HDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 100,924 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 99,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 95,298 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 92,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 87,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 85,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 85,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 81,305 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 78,881 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 75,815 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 72,422 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 69,599 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 69,597 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 67,013 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 65,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

off side front tyre cracked and splitting

suspect gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 58,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 53,217 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2010 46,036 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 38,838 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 32,903 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 26,956 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 21,158 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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EF03 HDE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 EF03 HDE, 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 EF03 HDE registered?

EF03 HDE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is EF03 HDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF03 HDE shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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