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EG03 XBR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,919 mi
Last recorded107,919 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 XBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 107,919 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 88,418 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 88,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn all as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 79,753 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 79,753 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 68,403 miles

noises from suspension

windscreen damaged

Fail 8 May 2017 68,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

noises from suspension

windscreen damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2016 57,040 miles

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

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 18 Jun 2015 42,642 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 42,641 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 31,008 miles

Near side front tyre outer tread worn.

Off side front tyre inner tread worn.

Fail 11 Jun 2014 31,007 miles

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

Near side front tyre outer tread worn.

Off side front tyre inner tread worn.

Fail 12 Jun 2013 27,842 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 27,842 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 25,361 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 25,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 22,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2011 22,858 miles

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

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

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

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

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2010 20,183 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 17,718 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 17,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 15,313 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 12,969 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 9,836 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 XBR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XBR, 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 XBR registered?

EG03 XBR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is EG03 XBR safe to buy?

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