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EX03 MGE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,916 mi
Last recorded138,916 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 MGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 138,916 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

general underbody corrosion

Fail 18 May 2020 138,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2019 118,656 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 115,601 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 112,078 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 111,936 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2016 107,899 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 1.7 mm

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2016 107,853 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 1.7 mm

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 101,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Mar 2014 92,826 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 84,145 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 83,873 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 73,281 miles

Centre ehxaust support bracket corroded off.

Engine malfunction indicator lamp on.

Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 63,795 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 57,578 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 45,637 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 37,288 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 23,644 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 11,240 miles

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)

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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EX03 MGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EX03 MGE, 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 EX03 MGE registered?

EX03 MGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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