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EG03 XBP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

296,344 mi
Last recorded296,344 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 XBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2017 296,344 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 287,400 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2016 287,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has play in (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also split to cords on inside wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 271,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

Fail 13 Jul 2015 271,346 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

Pass 8 Jul 2014 252,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 225,689 miles

brake hoses worn slight cracking

damage to screen in zone A

wear in front and rear suspension bushes link arms and ball joints,

wear in front bottom ball joints both sides

wear in front wheel bearings.

wear in rear hub assembilies.

wear in steering arms,

Fail 18 Jun 2012 199,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front and rear reg plates deteriating

Pass 18 Jun 2012 199,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front and rear reg plates deteriating

Pass 20 Jun 2011 172,994 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

rear reg plate deteriated

Pass 15 Jun 2010 150,198 miles

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

play in offside front track rod end ball joint

Pass 8 Jun 2009 128,219 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2009 128,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2008 104,602 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 24 Jun 2008 104,602 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 12 Jul 2007 89,438 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 68,000 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 68,000 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 XBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XBP, 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 XBP registered?

EG03 XBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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