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EF03 MVS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,530 mi
Last recorded131,530 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 131,530 miles

inner rack has slight play

Fail 7 Oct 2016 131,491 miles

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

inner rack has slight play

Pass 16 Sep 2015 121,347 miles

engine light on

Fail 15 Sep 2015 121,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine light on

Pass 23 Sep 2014 115,578 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 109,396 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 13 Oct 2012 104,170 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 104,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front 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 7 Oct 2011 95,276 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 84,600 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 74,121 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 74,121 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 62,071 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 48,485 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 35,702 miles

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

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 MVS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MVS, 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 MVS registered?

EF03 MVS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is EF03 MVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF03 MVS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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