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ET03 UBY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,740 mi
Last recorded123,740 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 123,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake slight binding

Fail 3 Sep 2014 123,740 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 3 Sep 2013 118,968 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 118,968 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 98,099 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 94,618 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 94,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 78,171 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake wear warning light on.

Fail 10 Sep 2010 78,171 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake wear warning light on.

Pass 20 Sep 2008 52,283 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 44,040 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 38,364 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 38,259 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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ET03 UBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ET03 UBY, 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 UBY registered?

ET03 UBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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The MOT history for ET03 UBY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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