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ET03 PMV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,141 mi
Last recorded139,141 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 PMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 139,141 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 135,696 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 128,010 miles

All tyres Cracked Between Tread

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 117,223 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 108,859 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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 16 Jun 2012 98,295 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 87,079 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 76,605 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 76,605 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 68,962 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 61,238 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 61,212 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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ET03 PMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ET03 PMV, 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 ET03 PMV registered?

ET03 PMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is ET03 PMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 PMV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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