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EF03 MVG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,087 mi
Last recorded155,087 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 MVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 155,087 miles

Emissions only just met requirement

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 152,959 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle only just met emissions requirement

Fail 1 Oct 2024 152,958 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle only just met emissions requirement

Pass 23 Jun 2023 150,398 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Jul 2022 143,626 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

small chip in windscreen

Fail 19 Jul 2022 143,626 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Jul 2021 136,133 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Jul 2020 130,193 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

small chip in windscreen

Fail 20 Jul 2020 130,104 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Jul 2019 122,503 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

small chip in windscreen

Fail 22 Jul 2019 122,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Jul 2018 109,636 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

small chip in windscreen

Fail 18 Jul 2018 109,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Jul 2017 92,565 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are bald on outer edges

Pass 11 Jul 2016 76,986 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 60,278 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 44,853 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 30,401 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 29,040 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 26,252 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 21,745 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

parking brake lever is low

Pass 24 Jul 2009 19,021 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 15,551 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 12,391 miles

slight damage to nsf outer wheel rim / slight damage osr outer wheel rim and small cut in sidewall

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jul 2006 8,965 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 MVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc 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 EF03 MVG, 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 MVG registered?

EF03 MVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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