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EF03 OAC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,472 mi
Last recorded125,472 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 125,472 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 106,574 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 101,525 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear wheel arches slight corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2018 101,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both side rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2017 95,703 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 95,703 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2016 84,489 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 May 2016 84,489 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 79,485 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 72,583 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 66,416 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 62,080 miles
Pass 1 May 2011 56,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust corroding

front number plate delaminating

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/f and n/s/r wheel-rims badly damaged

o/s/f brake disc facing wrong direction of rotation

parking brake travel excessive

rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

Fail 1 May 2011 56,831 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust corroding

front number plate delaminating

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/f and n/s/r wheel-rims badly damaged

n/s/f tyre badly damaged on outer sidewall,close to cord construction and worn on edges

n/s/r tyre badly damaged on outer sidewall close to cord construction and worn on edges

o/s/f brake disc facing wrong direction of rotation

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre low on tread and worn on edges

parking brake travel excessive

rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

Pass 14 Oct 2009 50,179 miles

both nearside and offside front wheel and tyre exhibit lots of kerb damage.appears to be superficial.

front brake pad linings are thinner than backing material

left front thrust arm bush beginning to leak oil

Pass 29 Jul 2008 41,717 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 31,666 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 21,381 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 21,381 miles

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

NOTE THAT HEADLAMPS ARE XENON TYPE SO PROBLEM MAY NOT BE AS SIMPLE AS A BULB

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 OAC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OAC, 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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EF03 OAC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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