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EF03 MUB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,766 mi
Last recorded84,766 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 MUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 84,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 84,669 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

Pass 9 Aug 2013 76,665 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 72,765 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 65,395 miles

Both front camber arm bushes cracking.

Both front tyres cracking through tread,cuts etc.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Fail 12 Aug 2011 65,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both front camber arm bushes cracking.

Both front tyres cracking through tread,cuts etc.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 57,165 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Nearside front tyre cuts to tyre walls.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 52,187 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 44,515 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 35,869 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 27,683 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 MUB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 EF03 MUB, 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 EF03 MUB registered?

EF03 MUB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is EF03 MUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF03 MUB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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