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EN03 TXL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,834 mi
Last recorded106,834 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 TXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 106,834 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 100,477 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2015 100,477 miles

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

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 26 May 2015 98,688 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 92,778 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres low

Fail 3 Jun 2014 92,778 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres low

Pass 18 Jun 2013 87,455 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 81,616 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 76,141 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 67,868 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 67,738 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 60,801 miles

both rear tyres on limit

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and on limit

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 1 Jun 2009 60,751 miles

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

both rear tyres on limit

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and on limit

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Mar 2008 52,277 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 44,565 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 36,546 miles

damage to windscreen

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 TXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EN03 TXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN03 TXL?

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What year was EN03 TXL registered?

EN03 TXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is EN03 TXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN03 TXL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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