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EG03 VJE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,167 mi
Last recorded83,167 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 VJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2020 83,167 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2019 81,705 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 12 Jul 2018 79,508 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount adrift (6.1.2 (a))

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

all tyres perished

undertrays fitted,not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 4 Jul 2018 79,456 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount adrift (6.1.2 (a))

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

all tyres perished

undertrays fitted,not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 25 Jul 2017 77,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished and cracked

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and cracked

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

Offside Front Tyre perished and cracked

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked

Fail 21 Jul 2017 77,173 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished and cracked

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and cracked

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

Offside Front Tyre perished and cracked

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2016 73,933 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 73,933 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 71,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2015 71,362 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 65,300 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 57,227 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 51,453 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 45,187 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 36,995 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)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 32,763 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 32,763 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 28,592 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 28,577 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 23,632 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 17,776 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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EG03 VJE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EG03 VJE, 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 EG03 VJE registered?

EG03 VJE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is EG03 VJE safe to buy?

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