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EN03 PXT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,892 mi
Last recorded92,892 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 PXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 92,892 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 87,839 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 82,546 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel arch slightly corroded

offside front wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2017 82,546 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 78,603 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front registration cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2015 76,075 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 24 Jun 2015 76,075 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 27 Jun 2014 72,841 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 67,861 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 67,861 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 62,666 miles

both front tyres were low on presure(pumped up now but may go down again)

n/s headlamp aim defused

n/s/ tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r side light dim

sticker residue on n/s screen

Fail 14 Jun 2012 62,644 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres were low on presure(pumped up now but may go down again)

n/s headlamp aim defused

n/s/ tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r side light dim

sticker residue on n/s screen

Pass 16 Jun 2011 56,480 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 56,480 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2010 50,782 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 45,215 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 41,710 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 41,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2006 36,068 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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EN03 PXT 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 68.4%.

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 EN03 PXT, 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 EN03 PXT registered?

EN03 PXT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is EN03 PXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN03 PXT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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