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EU03 XCV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,369 mi
Last recorded179,369 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 XCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 179,369 miles

Different speed rated tyres fitted to rear of the vehicle

O/S/R Handbrake recording little effort

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Reverse lamp inop

Fail 21 Sep 2018 179,316 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Different speed rated tyres fitted to rear of the vehicle

O/S/R Handbrake recording little effort

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Reverse lamp inop

Fail 4 Sep 2018 179,298 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 163,349 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 128,744 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 117,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 97,932 miles

front tyres worn low on inner raised edges

Pass 21 Jul 2012 79,317 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 60,548 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 55,779 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 46,765 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2008 37,699 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 29,631 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2006 21,555 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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EU03 XCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EU03 XCV, 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

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What year was EU03 XCV registered?

EU03 XCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 2003.

Is EU03 XCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 XCV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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