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ET03 VPM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

137,213 mi
Last recorded137,213 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 VPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 137,213 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 134,480 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 131,311 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 127,650 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 124,051 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 120,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 106,733 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 106,653 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

wear to front brake discs

Pass 28 Aug 2009 89,468 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 64,745 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 62,762 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 51,753 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 11 Apr 2006 40,961 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 VPM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VPM, 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 VPM registered?

ET03 VPM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is ET03 VPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 VPM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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